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PTUK - The UK Society for Play and Creative Arts Therapies

The first, largest and most innovative Register of Play And Creative Arts Therapists in the UK, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

PTUK was the first Play Therapy organisation in the world that was accredited by the Professional Standard authority that oversees all Health Care professions in the UK. Play Therapy International ratifies the PTUK standards as they do for many other countries in the world. The Society exists to further the good practice of therapeutic work with children. This includes improving children's emoti

onal literacy as well as alleviating behavioural and mental health problems. Research conducted by PTUK based on over 10,000 cases shows that between 72% and 83% of the children receiving play therapy delivered to PTUK standards show a positive change. PTUK: Helping the children - Protecting the public - Supporting the practitioner. Small enough to care. Large enough to count. Our objectives are:

To act as a professional organisation for anyone working therapeutically with children in the UK using Play and Creative Arts

To promote the benefits of therapeutic work with children. To set standards and provide an ethical framework. To make training and other resources available for therapeutic work with children by working with training providers, disseminating information and accrediting appropriate courses in Play and Creative Therapies. PTUK is forming links with a number of colleges and other specialised training institutions which can offer a variety of Introductory, Certificate, Diploma, Supervisor, Filial coaching courses up to Post Graduate Level and post qualifying. To promote and advance discussion, education and research in Play therapy, Creative Arts Therapies and Child Psychotherapy. To establish and develop professional standards for all those working therapeutically with children. Our detailed objectives are set out formally in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. http://www.playtherapy.org.uk/AboutPTUK/MemandArts.htm

11/05/2026

Are you coming to the PTUK Conference on 13th June 2026?

This year PTUK is going to host a Play Therapy Market Place, to showcase the incredibly creative bunch we play therapists are.

If you are an author, seller and or creator of miniatures, or you run a workshop or service then this would be the most wonderful place to showcase YOU.

In order to make sure we have a good selection of goods and services and as tables will be limited, we are inviting you to make a 2 – 3 minute Dragons Den type presentation recording that Monika and Sarah Bentley will be viewing.

The Market Place stall holders for 2026 will be selected from these recordings.

Please can recordings be sent directly to sarah@sarahbentley.co.uk by 3pm on Friday 22nd May 2026. You will be informed if you are successful on Tuesday 2nd June 26.
Please note if you are successful you will need to have your own Professional Liability Insurance and we will need to see a copy of this. Selling times will be morning coffee and lunch time.

08/05/2026

Mess in the playroom… love it or dread it? 👀🎨
Messy play can bring up a lot — for children and for us as therapists. But what if it’s actually one of the most powerful ways children express, regulate, and process their world?
Join this online webinar as we explore the role of messy play in child development, sensory needs, and trauma — and how to confidently (and safely) support it in your play therapy work ✨
🗓 16 May | 10:00–12:00 (online)
💡 2 CPD points
🎤 Sarah Bentley
Secure your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/messy-play-tickets-1987353034424?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/05/2026

✨Post-Qualifying Courses – Starting Sunday, 14 June 2026 ✨
Alongside the final day of our Conference, we are pleased to launch our Post-Qualifying Courses, offering practitioners the opportunity to continue developing their professional skills and clinical practice.
Available programmes include:
👥Supervision (SOLD OUT)
🎨Play & Creative Arts Counselling with Children and Young People
🧩Filial Play Coaching
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
🔗Follow the link to secure your place:
https://playtherapy.org.uk

05/05/2026

When the whole world comes together to learn 🌍
We’re so grateful to Dr Vanessa Lapointe for sharing her insight and experience in working with parents. It was a truly valuable and grounding conversation.
It was also so special to welcome participants from all over the world and see our global community come together in one space 🤍
If you missed this one, you can still access the recording for up to 30 days by booking via Eventbrite. - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-training-with-dr-vanessa-lapointe-working-with-parents-tickets-1985940696082?aff=oddtdtcreator
Keep an eye on our social media for upcoming trainings ✨

30/04/2026

Wow… the Sand Masterclass is already SOLD OUT 😳
If you’re joining us for the conference, this is your reminder that masterclasses are filling up quickly — and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
You still have the chance to join:
🌿 Utilising Outdoor Space Within Therapy Sessions with Kate Macairt
🌿 Clay: An Alchemical Substance & Earthly Medium with Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson
Both incredible, experiential, and not to be missed.
👉 Book your place now while spaces are still available - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sunday-masterclasses-tickets-1983255159570?aff=oddtdtcreator

28/04/2026

✨ Hear it directly from Dr Vanessa Lapointe ✨
In this video, Dr Vanessa shares exactly what you can expect from this powerful CPD — and why this work with parents matters so deeply 💛
If you’re wanting more confidence, clarity, and real tools when working with parents… this is for you 🌿
✨ Join us LIVE:
🗓 4th May
⏰ 18:00 – 19:30
🎟 £55
👉 Sign up now:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-training-with-dr-vanessa-lapointe-working-with-parents-tickets-1985940696082?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spots are limited — don’t miss this one 🤍

22/04/2026

PLAY THERAPY WITH PRE-TEENS 💛
That in-between stage (9–12) can feel tricky… less play, more words, bigger emotions, and growing independence. This CPD will help you adapt your approach while still keeping the spirit of play alive 🌿
✨ Learn how to:
• Blend play with verbal & creative tools
• Build rapport and work with resistance
• Support emotional growth & autonomy
• Understand key developmental shifts
🗓 Thursday, 7 May
⏰ 19:00 – 21:00 (SAST)
💻 Online
🎓 2 CPD points
💷 £45
Such a valuable one if you’re working with pre-teens 💛
🔗 Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/play-therapy-with-pre-teens-tickets-1987351218994?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/04/2026

✨ Hide and Seek in the Playroom ✨
What if a simple game like hide and seek holds deep therapeutic meaning? 💛
Join Joe Jardim Hinds for this unique CPD exploring the developmental, relational, and attachment-based significance of hide and seek in the playroom 🌿
Together, we’ll reflect on how themes of connection and separation, safety and fear, show up in this familiar game — and how these experiences shape both the child and the therapist ✨
🗓 23 April 2026
🕡 18:30 – 20:30
💻 Online
💷 £45
Facilitated by Joe Jardim Hinds — Accredited Play Therapist, Filial Play Coach, and Trainee Clinical Supervisor, with a passion for neurodiversity and creative exploration in therapy 🎶
👉 Book your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hide-and-seek-in-the-playroom-tickets-1985390622798?aff=oddtdtcreator

14/04/2026

Limits create safety 🌱
In play therapy we don’t stop feelings, we contain them. Thoughtful boundaries protect the child, the therapist and the relationship, making real emotional work possible within a space that feels steady and reliable.

08/04/2026

Join us for Nuts and Bolts of Private Practice with Madeline Powell — a practical, honest, and supportive session designed to help you take that next step in your play therapy career 💛
Whether you’re just starting to think about private practice or already on your way, this session will give you real insights, helpful tips, and the confidence to move forward 🌿
🗓 13 April 2026
🕖 7:00 PM (BST)
💻 Online
Facilitated by accredited play therapist and clinical supervisor, Madeline Powell — bringing a wealth of experience from both education and private practice ✨
👉 Book your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/career-development-nuts-and-bolts-of-private-practice-tickets-1985386428252?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

07/04/2026

✨ LIVE TRAINING with Dr Vanessa Lapointe ✨WORKING WITH PARENTS
This is one of those opportunities you truly don’t want to miss 💛
Join us for a powerful and insightful conversation with Dr Vanessa, exploring how to support parents with compassion, confidence, and connection — especially when things feel overwhelming or complex.
🌿 Practical, real-life insights
🌿 Attachment + neuroscience made accessible
🌿 Tools you can use with parents immediately
🌿 Live Q&A with Dr Vanessa
Plus — you’ll receive 6 months FREE access to her membership 👀
✨ Bonus: Anyone attending the Filial Play Coaching Course at the Conference will receive free access to this webinar — please email contact@ptukorg.com to arrange this.
🗓 Monday, 4th May
⏰ 18:00 – 19:30
🎟 £55
👉 Book your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/q-a-with-dr-vanessa-lapointe-tickets-1985940696082?aff=oddtdtcreator
Let’s grow, learn, and support our families better — together 💫

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