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Play Therapy Essentials: Child-Centred Healing & Development
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7 Free PDF Certificates | 2025 Play Therapy Courses | Learn Online UK | Real Tutor Support

Summary

Price
£39 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material
Duration
28 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
  • Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Help children express, heal, and grow through creative play with the Play Therapy Essentials: Child-Centred Healing & Development bundle. Designed for UK learners, this seven-course collection provides in-depth training in play therapy, child psychology, and counselling — ideal for educators, carers, and mental health professionals who work with children and families.

Included Courses:

  • Play Therapy Level 3 Advanced Diploma

  • Play Therapy Level 8 Advanced Diploma

  • Play Therapy in Family Counseling: Strengthening Relationships

  • Play Therapy for Special Needs Children: Tailored Approaches

  • Child Psychology Level 3 Advanced Diploma

  • Child Development

  • Child Counselling: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn how to use toys, art, storytelling, and play-based techniques to help children manage emotions, build resilience, and strengthen relationships. With seven free PDF certificates, online study flexibility, and tutor guidance, this play therapy bundle prepares you to support children’s mental and emotional wellbeing with empathy and professionalism.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Assignment

Included in course price

Course media

Description

Play therapy uses creativity and expression to help children communicate when words fall short. This comprehensive bundle blends therapeutic techniques with child psychology and developmental theory, providing the practical insight needed to create safe and supportive spaces for young clients.

Play Therapy Level 3 Advanced Diploma
Begin with the core principles of play therapy, exploring the role of play in emotional regulation, attachment, and communication.

Play Therapy Level 8 Advanced Diploma
Advance to professional-level study. Learn about assessment methods, treatment planning, and ethical considerations in therapeutic practice.

Play Therapy in Family Counseling: Strengthening Relationships
Understand how to apply play therapy within family systems to enhance connection, resolve conflict, and support collaborative healing.

Play Therapy for Special Needs Children: Tailored Approaches
Gain expertise in adapting play-based interventions for children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences.

Child Psychology Level 3 Advanced Diploma
Build a foundation in child behaviour, cognitive development, and emotional growth to better understand the roots of therapeutic need.

Child Development
Study stages of physical, emotional, and social development from infancy to adolescence, and how play supports holistic growth.

Child Counselling: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn professional counselling frameworks, communication strategies, and emotional support techniques designed for work with children and young people.

By completing all seven courses, you’ll gain a deep understanding of play therapy as a healing practice and a vital tool for emotional and developmental support.

Certification

After completing all seven courses, you’ll receive seven free PDF certificates verifying your professional learning. Optional premium printed certificates are available for portfolios or therapeutic practice applications. Each certificate validates your expertise in play therapy, child psychology, and developmental care.

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring or practising play therapists

  • Teachers and early years educators supporting children’s wellbeing

  • Counsellors and psychologists working with young clients

  • Social workers and child protection officers

  • Special needs support assistants and SEN professionals

  • Parents or carers seeking insight into emotional development

  • Youth and family service practitioners

  • Anyone passionate about using play therapy to support children’s growth and healing

Completing this bundle builds a compassionate, research-informed play therapy skill set aligned with UK education and mental health standards.

Requirements

  • No prior play therapy experience required

  • Interest in child psychology, counselling, or emotional wellbeing

  • Access to a computer or tablet with internet connection

  • Empathy, patience, and creativity in working with children

  • Tutor and learner support included throughout

Career path

  • Play Therapist

  • Child Counsellor

  • Educational Support Worker

  • SEN Specialist

  • Child Psychologist (pathway)

  • Family Support Practitioner

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