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Play Therapy Level 3 Advanced Diploma
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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Unlock the full potential of creative therapeutic practices with the Play Therapy Level 3 Advanced Diploma, designed for those looking to deepen their understanding and clinical expertise in supporting children and adolescents through therapeutic play. This advanced course explores leading-edge models, techniques, and ethical considerations tailored for modern therapeutic contexts across the UK.

Through immersive and evidence-informed modules, you’ll discover how play therapy can be effectively used in trauma recovery, educational settings, and with individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. From Gestalt and Jungian models to therapeutic storytelling and symbolic play, this course equips you with advanced tools to make a meaningful impact.

Key benefits of this course include:

  • Free final exam to assess your progress

  • Free digital certificate upon completion

  • Delivered by a CPD, UKRLP, and AOHT-registered provider

  • Fully online learning—study when and where it suits you

  • Designed to meet UK business and mental health standards

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

7
sections
20
lectures
1h 9m
total

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Description

The Play Therapy Level 3 Advanced Diploma offers an in-depth exploration into advanced practices and theoretical frameworks that shape modern play therapy. With five structured lectures, this course enables learners to navigate complex emotional and psychological needs through child-centred, developmentally appropriate interventions.

The first lecture introduces prominent models of play therapy, such as Gestalt, Narrative, and Jungian approaches, while also presenting integrative frameworks suitable for personalised care. You’ll then move into the practical application of techniques, including sandplay, art-based interventions, therapeutic storytelling, and symbolic play—methods that unlock emotional expression and foster healing.

Lecture three focuses on specialised contexts, offering insight into how play therapy adapts to trauma work, school-based practice, and culturally responsive interventions. Learners will also explore ethical complexities associated with advanced play therapy.

The course concludes with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, including research methodologies, assessment tools, supervision, and clinical development. With a strong focus on reflective practice and professional growth, this diploma provides the tools and confidence to apply advanced play therapy in real-world settings.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive an instant, free digital certificate as official recognition of their achievement.

Who is this course for?

The Play Therapy Level 3 Advanced Diploma is designed for individuals looking to advance their skills in child-centred therapeutic work. Ideal candidates include:

  • Qualified or aspiring play therapy practitioners seeking to enhance their theoretical and clinical knowledge

  • Counsellors, psychologists, or psychotherapists working with children and young people

  • Social workers and youth support workers looking to integrate creative therapeutic tools

  • SEN professionals and educational psychologists supporting emotional wellbeing in schools

  • Individuals pursuing accreditation or professional development in the field of play therapy

This course is particularly suited for those already familiar with basic counselling or therapeutic practices and looking to build specialist competence in play therapy.

Requirements

Before enrolling, learners should have:

  • Basic written English proficiency

  • Access to a device with internet connection

  • Prior interest or background in counselling, therapy, education, or child psychology

  • Motivation to study independently and engage with advanced play therapy concepts

Career path

Graduates of this course can pursue roles as advanced play therapy practitioners, school-based therapists, child counsellors, mental health support workers, or continue toward professional accreditation or postgraduate study in therapeutic disciplines.

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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.

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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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