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Level 2 Play Therapy Course
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CPD Accredited | Free PDF Certificate | Money Back Guarantee | Lifetime Access | 24/7 Tutor Support | 100% Pass Rate

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
3.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD Accredited Certificate: - £4.99
Assessment details
  • Level 2 Play Therapy Course (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Level 2 Play Therapy Course

  • [2026 Updated Course]
  • 14 Day Money Back Guarantee

Help children heal, grow, and express themselves through the power of play with our Level 2 Play Therapy Course. This introductory course explores the principles, techniques, and benefits of play therapy—an evidence-based approach used to support children's emotional and behavioural development.

You'll gain a foundational understanding of child psychology, emotional expression, and creative communication methods. Learn how therapeutic play supports children who experience anxiety, trauma, behavioural issues, or developmental challenges. You'll explore key topics like non-directive play, art therapy, storytelling, role-play, and sensory play—all core tools in play therapy practice.

Additional modules cover child safeguarding, confidentiality in therapy, creating safe play environments, and observing child behaviour through play. Whether you’re a teaching assistant, early years worker, or aspiring child counsellor, this Play Therapy course will help you understand how play becomes a child’s language and toys their words.

Delivered 100% online, this flexible course allows you to study at your own pace, with tutor support available throughout. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a recognised Level 2 Certificate in Play Therapy, ideal for career development or further therapeutic study.

Key Highlights of the Level 2 Play Therapy Course

  • CPD accredited course
  • Free PDF e-certificate available instantly upon successful completion of the course.
  • Access expert tutor support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • No hidden charges – all course features and resources included in the enrolment fee.
  • Enjoy lifetime access to the course materials, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
  • Backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee to ensure a high-quality learning experience.

Certificates

Assessment details

Level 2 Play Therapy Course

Included in course price

Curriculum

3
sections
13
lectures
3h 55m
total

    • 1: Your Journey Begins with Skills Boost 01:14

    • 2: Module 1 An Overview of Play Therapy 05:00
    • 3: Module 2 Psychoanalytic and Jungian Play Therapy 22:00
    • 4: Module 3 Child-Centred Play Therapy 26:00
    • 5: Module 4 Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy 20:00
    • 6: Module 5 Sandplay Therapy 24:00
    • 7: Module 6 Expressive Arts in Play Therapy 20:00
    • 8: Module 7 Using Drama in Play Therapy 34:00
    • 9: Module 8 Board Games in Play Therapy 26:00
    • 10: Module 9 Play Therapy Across the LifeSpan Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Ad 30:00
    • 11: Module 10 Play Therapy With Children With Attachment Problems 20:00

    • 12: Final Assessment 04:00
    • 13: Get Your CPD Accredited Certificate [Optional] 02:00

Description

Level 2 Play Therapy Course

Our Level 2 Play Therapy Course introduces you to the fundamentals of using therapeutic play to support children’s emotional wellbeing. Learn about child development, communication through play, and techniques like art, storytelling, and sensory activities.

Ideal for teaching assistants, early years staff, and anyone working with children. Delivered online with tutor support. Gain a recognised certificate and build a pathway into child counselling or therapy.

Certificate of Achievement – Level 2 Play Therapy Course

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Play Therapy course, you will be awarded an official Certificate of Achievement. This PDF certificate is provided completely free of charge and can be downloaded instantly, making it easy to share with employers, add to your professional portfolio, or include on your CV.

Enrolling on Behalf of an Employee

If you're purchasing this course for a colleague or team member, simply add the Level 2 Play Therapy course to your basket. During checkout, you’ll have the option to include a note with the student’s details to ensure seamless enrolment.

14-Day Refund Policy

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for this Play Therapy course. If you're not fully satisfied, you can request a refund easily via your learner dashboard – no questions asked.

Who is this course for?

Level 2 Play Therapy Course

Perfect for early years practitioners, teaching assistants, childminders, SEN staff, and anyone supporting children’s mental health and emotional growth.

Requirements

Level 2 Play Therapy Course

No prior experience needed. Learners must be 16+ with basic English and internet access to complete this online course.

Career path

Level 2 Play Therapy Course

Leads to roles in childcare, early years support, SEN education, child counselling assistance, or progression to Level 3 or 4 play therapy and child psychology qualifications.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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