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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 emotional 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

27/01/2026

💛 Anxiety in the playroom 💛
Anxiety can show up in many different ways for children. Join us for this insightful CPD as we explore common forms of childhood anxiety — including separation anxiety — and how they connect to attachment, development and play.
A supportive space to deepen understanding and feel more confident in helping anxious children build regulation, resilience and safety 🌱 Apply here: https://playtherapy.org.uk/continuous-professional-development-cpd-2/

22/01/2026

✨ This past Saturday we hosted our Bright Beginnings CPD course with the wonderful Simone Hallam — and wow, what an inspiring day! Here’s what our participants had to say 💛 Don’t miss out on our next course coming soon… keep an eye on our social media for all the details 👀✨

16/01/2026

⏰ It’s not too late to join!
Join us tomorrow for Bright Beginnings, a wellbeing CPD course designed especially for play therapists who want to start the year feeling grounded, supported, and re-energised ✨
Presented by Simone Hallam, this online session offers a gentle space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself, while exploring practical self-care and wellbeing tools you can carry into the year ahead.
💻 Online | 🎓 2 CPD points
Last chance to sign up — don’t miss this opportunity to invest in you 💛

15/01/2026

✨ Save the date! ✨
Join us on 13 June 2026 for our upcoming conference with keynote speaker Barbara Turner.
More details and booking info coming soon — stay tuned 👀

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Play Therapy UK 🎄

Warmest wishes to our community this Christmas. Thank you for your ongoing dedication to helping children grow, heal, and feel heard.

May your holidays be filled with calm, comfort, and a little festive magic. ✨

16/12/2025

Our next Q&A Online Zoom Meeting for PTUK Members will take place on 9 January 2026 at 12.15pm with Jess van Maanen and Stephanie Vatansever.

This Q&A will focus only on revalidation. The next Clinical Forum covering other topics will be happening soon.

If you have a question you’d like covered, please email us at contact@ptukorg.com The Zoom link will be sent via your email in the new year, and we’ll aim to include as many questions as possible.

Looking forward to seeing you there ☺️

PS: Please note, this session is only for PTUK members.

08/12/2025

Just a quick reminder for all supervisors 📌

Our next supervisor meetings will take place on:

📅 Monday, 8 December at 11am
📅 Tuesday, 9 December at 7pm

A Zoom link will be sent to all supervisors, so please make sure to check your emails.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Supervision Support at Supervision@ptukorg.com

04/12/2025

Introducing a new tool for all practitioners!

We’re excited to present the Integrative Holistic Play Therapy Model – now as a clear, practical diagram.

We hope you find it a versatile and supportive tool. Use it to map and track your practice, open discussions, aid explanations, and support reflection.

Here’s what the diagram can help you do:

📌 Depict the balance of skills and understanding necessary for best practice
📌 Present the approach clearly to other professionals
📌 Provide a base to refer to when teaching the model to trainees
📌 Usefully link the ‘how’ and the ‘what’ of the work
📌 Support practitioner clinical decision making
📌 Assist in clinician reflection on practice habits and tendencies, by tracking patterns of movement between components of the model
📌 Precipitate well-rounded discussions in Clinical Supervision
📌 Identify potential further training needs
📌 Identify possible support needs

Why it matters:
• The Integrative Holistic Model of Play Therapy practice was created by Monika Jephcott in 2002. The model remains our members mode of practice, and the taught curriculum for trainees.

Read on to find out more and download your own copy on our website: https://playtherapy.org.uk/ihm/

Swipe through the carousel to learn more about each component in detail.

26/11/2025

Revalidation is on its way! 🎉

We’re excited to let you know that revalidation will be available for you to access from 1 December 2025.
You’ll find everything you need on the PTUK website under Member Resources.

It’s a great chance to update your practice, refresh your knowledge, and stay confident in the work you do every day.

👉 Access it here: https://zurl.co/v32ju

24/11/2025

Advertise your CPD courses, workshops, and events with us – and enjoy a £50 December Discount! 🎉📚

We help individuals and organisations reach a wider audience by showcasing CPD opportunities across:
• Our Good To Know monthly newsletter
• Play for Life quarterly publication
• The PTUK website
• Our social media platforms

Make your course visible to professionals who are eager to learn and develop.
Please note: CPD courses must be PTUK-accredited to be promoted.

Ready to get started?
Reach out today and let us support your promotional goals this December.

✉️ Contact: Andrea@ptukorg.com

21/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us online for the PTI & PTUK Annual Winter Conference 2025! 💻🌿

It was wonderful to connect, reflect, and explore Relating Through Movement together with our inspiring speakers, workshop leaders, and all participants. Your energy, curiosity, and engagement made the day truly special. ✨

We hope you leave inspired, refreshed, and full of ideas to bring into your practice.

21/11/2025

The wait is over – the PTI & PTUK Annual Online Winter Conference 2025 starts today!

Join us online as we explore this year’s theme, Relating Through Movement, with keynote speaker Odilia Mabrouk. 🌿💫

We’re thrilled to connect, learn, and move together – see you soon! 💻🤝

If you need assistance, contact the Conference Team at contact@ptukorg.com

Full brochure: https://zurl.co/fgvU9

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