Your pathway to confident, ethical CCPT practice
The Advanced Certificate in Child-Centred Play Therapy Studies is a comprehensive CCPT training pathway for allied health professionals, counsellors, psychologists, social workers and educators who want to work therapeutically with children using a child-centred approach.
Delivered live online across five progressive modules, this program combines theory, skills practice, supervision and practical placement hours to prepare you for confident clinical practice.
A practical, supported pathway to practice
Comprehensive & Immersive
Includes interactive training, guided integration hours, supervised placement and group supervision.
Study From Anywhere
All five modules are delivered live online via Zoom, making the program accessible across Australia.
Recognised Training
The program is recognised by leading professional bodies including PTPA, ACA and PACFA.
Practice
Ready
Graduate with the CCPT-AU Credential and greater confidence to practise as a play therapist.
Who is this course for?
This program is designed for qualified practitioners who work with children and want to add a specialised, evidence-informed therapeutic modality to their practice.
To enrol in the full Advanced Certificate pathway, participants must hold a bachelor degree or higher in counselling, psychology, early education or an approved allied health discipline and have completed Module One, CCPT Professional Foundations. Module One may be completed first as a standalone introductory workshop before progressing into the full certificate program.
What makes this course different?
Child-centred focus
The program is built around Child-Centred Play Therapy, a researched therapeutic modality for supporting children.
Live access to Kylie
Training is facilitated live, giving participants direct access to Kylie’s clinical expertise and real-time feedback.
No guest-lecturer rotation
You are not taught by rotating guest lecturers or pre-recorded videos. Every session is delivered live.
Flexible online delivery
Study live online via Zoom from metro, regional and rural Australia without needing interstate travel.
Supervision included
The training pathway includes skills practice, supervision and practical placement hours.
Flexible payments
Payment options include upfront payment, pay per module and payment plan options.
The five-module training pathway
CCPT Professional Foundations
Introduces the theoretical, relational and practical foundations of Child-Centred Play Therapy.
- Origins and theoretical framework
- Core principles of CCPT
- Skills development
CCPT Components & Structure
Explores the essential components, structure and practical elements that create a therapeutic play therapy experience.
- Key components of CCPT
- Structure of CCPT sessions
- Therapist skills and process over time
Clinical Issues & Ethical Practice
Focuses on clinical, ethical and practical considerations for delivering CCPT safely and responsibly.
- Legal and ethical issues
- Common clinical challenges
- Autism, ADHD, DV and trauma
CCPT Advanced Skill Work
Consolidates CCPT skill development and introduces additional formats of child-centred therapeutic work.
- Ending therapy
- Intensive child-centred play therapy
- School settings and filial therapy
Extensions Beyond the Playroom
Expands understanding of play themes, the therapist’s internal world and clear ethical documentation.
- Personhood of the therapist
- Documentation in play therapy
- Extending knowledge of themes
Your training pathway
| Module | Focus | Format | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| One — CCPT Professional Foundations | Theory, philosophy and core principles | 1 day live online | 8:30am–4pm AEST |
| Two — Components & Structure | Session structure and skills development | 3 days live online | 8:30am–5:30pm AEST |
| Three — Clinical Issues & Ethical Practice | Ethics, complex presentations and diverse populations | 3 days live online | 8:30am–5:30pm AEST |
| Four — Advanced Skill Work | Intensive CCPT, school settings and filial therapy | 3 days live online | 8:30am–5:30pm AEST |
| Five — Extensions Beyond the Playroom | Play themes, therapist self and documentation | 3 days live online | 8:30am–5:30pm AEST |
Schedule and fees
CCPT Professional Foundations
One full day online via Zoom.
CCPT Components & Structure
Three-day course, presented live online via Zoom.
CCPT Clinical Issues & Ethical Practice
Three-day course, presented live online via Zoom.
CCPT Advanced Skill Work
Three-day course, presented live online via Zoom.
CCPT Extensions Beyond the Playroom
Three-day course, presented live online via Zoom.
Payment Options
Upfront Payment — 5% discount applies for payment of full fees upfront.
Payment Plan — 9-month payment plans are available for modules two to five. Additional fees may apply.
Pay per Module — payment can be made per module and must be received two weeks prior to each module.
What you will be able to do after graduating
Graduates of the Advanced Certificate leave the program equipped to practise more confidently, ethically and effectively with children.
- Receive the CCPT-AU Credential and work toward PTPA registration as a registered play therapist.
- Conduct age-appropriate, child-led therapeutic play sessions with children experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges.
- Apply core CCPT skills including tracking, reflecting feelings, limit setting and facilitative responding.
- Work ethically and safely with complex presentations including trauma, autism, ADHD and family violence.
- Maintain clear, ethical clinical documentation aligned with professional standards.
Ready to begin your pathway to practice?
Start with CCPT Professional Foundations or enrol in the full Advanced Certificate pathway to build your child-centred play therapy practice.