Do you wish to become a working Play Therapist?
In 2018 Play Therapy Training Australia launched our clinical training program in child centred play therapy. The objective of this training is to equip those with a relevant undergraduate degree to obtain further training in the area of child centred play therapy in order to apply this knowledge and skill to clinical practice. Our vision for providing child centred play therapy training in our local communities is to ensure practitioners are equipped to provide quality play therapy services to children across Australia.
We are thrilled to announce an exciting and valuable update
to our clinical program!
Program now includes:
- an additional two-day advanced play therapy workshop
- up to date and expanded content to our original workshops
- opportunities for client placement
- 12 hours supervision as part of assessment and reflective exercises
Clinical Training Program Structure
Workshop Two – Considering the structure and components of CCPT – three (3) day ONLINE workshop runs from 8:30am – 5:30pm.
Workshop Three – Issues in CCPT – three (3) day ONLINEworkshop runs from 8:30am – 5:30pm.
Workshop Four – Competency in skill development and other types of CCPT work – three (3) ONLINE workshop runs from 8:30am – 5:30pm.
Workshop Five – Beyond the Playroom – Extensions in Play Therapy – two (2) day ONLINE workshop runs from 8:30am – 5:30pm.
Group Supervision – 12 hours of supervision included in program – requires attendance at three (3) group supervisions outside of workshops.
Please refer to our Course Quick Guide to see what each of our workshops cover.
2025 Clinical Program Intakes
Program 1/2025 – CLOSED
Program 2/2025 – CLOSED
Program 3/2025 – Beginning July 2025
- Workshop Two – 18th, 19th, 20th July 2025
- Workshop Three – 5th, 6th, 7th September 2025
- Workshop Four – 24th, 25th, 26th October 2025
- Workshop Five – 30th & 31st October 2025
Program 4/2025
- Workshop Two – 26th, 27th, 28th September 2025
- Workshop Three – 14th, 15th, 16th November 2025
- Workshop Four – 16th, 17th, 18th January 2026
- Workshop Five – TBC
Qualifications
Upon completion of the 200 hours Certificate training program, participants are eligible to apply for registration Play Therapy Practitioners Association. Completed training hours may also count towards registration with Australian Play Therapists Association noting additional hours are required to be registered as a Play Therapist under this association.
Play Therapy Training Australia cannot guarantee that completing this training program will result in graduates meeting all other requirements for registration with each association. It is your responsibility if you are wishing to become a registered play therapist to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria and requirements set out by your chosen registration body (i.e., APTA, APPTA, PTPA).
Pre-Requisites
Please note applicants enrolling in the Clinical Program must have completed the Introduction to Play Therapy workshop and hold a bachelor degree in in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Counselling, Psychology or similar.
Trainer qualifications
Kylie Ellison – Founder, CEO and Trainer
Kylie is a Registered Counsellor with ACA and PACFA, Registered Play Therapist and Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor who has been working with children, young people and families in the human services field for the past 19 years.
Kylie is passionate about creating a community of play therapy practitioners that fosters access to training and therapy services along with advocacy for play therapy in both the community and professional arenas.
Melanie Robinson – Trainer
Mel is a Registered Counsellor with ACA, Registered Mental Health Social Worker, Registred Play Therapist and Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor and is energised by the transformative nature of child-led therapeutic play; and how this modality demonstrates an endlessly hopeful belief in the child’s innate capacities for healing and growth.
Mel has been practicing as a Social Worker and Psychotherapist for 25 years, in Independent School settings, health services, and more recently has been employed as a Mental Health Clinician in a boutique psychology practice on the outskirts of the beautiful Barossa Valley in South Australia.
A full profile and list of qualifications can be found on our team page here.
