The British Association of Play Therapists

Play Therapy Accreditation and Professional Body for Practitioners

Founded: Founded 1992
Locations: 1 location

The British Association of Play Therapists

Play Therapy Accreditation and Professional Body for Practitioners

Founded: Founded 1992
Locations: 1 location

About

The British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) is the professional governing body and registered charity representing and regulating Play Therapists across the United Kingdom. It sets clinical standards, accredits post-graduate university training programmes, and maintains a PSA-accredited register to support child emotional well-being.

Services

Play Therapy Training Course Accreditation

Validates and accredits postgraduate and Masters level Play Therapy university programmes across the UK. Ensures all academic frameworks and clinical supervision structures meet rigorous national competency standards, providing students a direct route to becoming accredited registered therapists.

PSA Register of Play Therapists

Maintains an independent, PSA-accredited public register that enables parents, carers, schools, healthcare providers, and local authorities to locate vetted, qualified, and insured Play Therapists and approved clinical supervisors across various regions throughout the UK.

Continuing Professional Development and Short Courses

Delivers ongoing CPD training, specialized taster days, and summer school workshops for practicing therapists, social workers, and educators. Supports continuous clinical skill advancement in areas such as trauma response, filial therapy, and clinical supervision.