Finding Therapeutic Help

There are two main ways of accessing a play therapist or a practitioner of therapeutic play:

Using an independent play therapist or practitioner (for which you will have to pay a fee).
Using a therapist whose services are fully or partly funded by local authority children's, education, social, or health services, a charity or some other agency.

Consult a doctor if the child has a severe mental health problem.

Using an independent PTUK registered play/creative arts therapist

Check the availability of PTUK registered therapists - then use the enquiry form at the bottom of the page if you have a problem finding one.
Check their PTUK membership card - if in any doubt contact us.
Ask the therapist to carry out an assessment, then agree the objectives of the therapy, number of sessions and fees.

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News Flash

We are pleased to confirm that dates for the 2020 Summer School Certificate and Diploma courses at NUI Galway have now been rescheduled to 17th - 31st August 2020 (subject to the sufficient relaxation of the social distancing policies put in place by the Government and NUI Galway).

Due to the current restrictions on international travel, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 Summer School at La Mouline, France. However, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2021 intakes which will take place from 24th July - 7th August 2021. Delivered at our beautiful Training Centre in South West France, this programme offers students the opportunity to start their journey toward a rewarding new career whilst enjoying a delightful part of the world.

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Play Therapy London

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