Australian Play Therapists Association

Maintaining professional standards within the therapeutic community

Welcome to the APTA. We are a peak professional association of registered Play Therapists in Australia.

 

Our goal is to provide support, resources, information, professional development and networking among our members and to the interested general public.

Play therapy is an effective technique used in child counselling or psychotherapy to assist children with their emotional development. It is a globally recognised and established method of working with children, formed from the psychodynamic and humanist traditions.

APTA registered Play Therapists all have a tertiary level qualification in a mental health field (psychology, social work, counselling, psychotherapy, occupational therapy) and additional intensive training in play therapy foundational skills, theory, knowledge and practice. They also engage in ongoing professional development and supervision in play therapy.

Play Therapy Private Practice: Possibilities and Pitfalls; Thurs 28th August, 7pm- 8.30pm AEST

APTA Professional Development Events 2025 - All Welcome

When Play Looks Different: Understanding Autistic Behaviours in the Playroom; Weds 10th September,  7pm-8.30pm AEST

Research in Play Therapy: How it Can Help in Your Work and Career; Weds 8th October, 7pm- 8.30pm AEDT

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Our Popular Memberships

Associate Member

From

$145.00

Per Year

Membership available to those with a mental health qualification.

International Professional Member

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$185.00

Per Year

Membership available to those with a mental health qualification.