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What is BAPT?
Founded in 1992, the British Association of Play Therapists was the first governing
body to represent Play Therapists in the UK.
BAPT seeks to relieve the needs of children, young people and adults suffering
emotional and behavioural difficulties by promoting the art and science of Play
Therapy and promoting high standards in the practice of Play Therapy for the public
benefit, plus maintain a Voluntary Register of members who demonstrate that they
have met our standards.
BAPT maintains a Voluntary Register of Play Therapists. BAPT9s register has been
accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) under its Accredited
Registers programme. BAPT9s register is for members who are qualified Play
Therapists who have met our standards for practice, in terms of their education and
training, professional practice, clinical supervision and Continuing Professional
Development (CPD). BAPT registrants must demonstrate achievement of the BAPT
Core Competences for Play Therapy and practice within the guidelines of the BAPT
Ethical Basis for Good Practice in Play Therapy. BAPT registered play therapists must
also confirm each year that they are in good health, maintain fitness to practice and
have current DBS clearance, public liability/ professional indemnity insurance and
have up to date Safeguarding/Child Protection training.
BAPT defines Play Therapy as:
