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Our purpose is to foster excellence in child-centred play therapy practice for the benefit of children and their families. We will ensure the play therapy workforce in Aotearoa is ethical, competent and culturally-responsive so that vulnerable children affected by trauma, and their whānau, can heal and flourish.
Mā te rongo, ka mōhio.Mā te mōhio, ka mārama.Mā te mārama, ka mātau.Mā te mātau, ka ora.
Through listening, comes awareness.Through awareness, comes understanding.Through understanding, comes knowledge. Through knowledge, comes well-being.
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We are now proud members of Allied Health
What is
Child-Centred Play Therapy?
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Evidence-based
When a child experiences change, difficulties, loss or grief, is worried about something, or is struggling at school, they are often unable to express their thoughts and feelings verbally. CCPT’s evidence-based model has proven effectiveness in developing a child’s understanding of and resolving psychological and psychosocial challenges.
Highly Effective Modality
Developmentally appropriate counselling for children
Child Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) is a unique and effective form of child-centred counselling for children aged 2.5-12 whereby the child is able to work through their experiences in the safety of a specially designed playroom setting alongside a trained therapist.
suitable for 2.5-12 year olds
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Multiple Positive Outcomes
By allowing the child the freedom to express themselves in a safe and trusting environment, Child Centred Play Therapy helps to foster increased self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-esteem, emotional regulation, self-efficacy, responsibility, emotional literacy and problem-solving skills.
Children Flourish
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Webinar Series 2026
Join us for our monthly webinars, focusing on professional development, delivered by a variety of child-centred play therapy experts.
When: Third Monday Each Month*, 7:30pm
Where: online
Cost: Free for members, $20 for non-members
*not including January & December.
Training in CCPT & Fillial Family Therapy
Find out about training in play therapy and filial family training in 2026.
Members' Forum
A regular place to meet & connect with your community, get support and share knowledge.
Book Club 2026: Interpersonal neurobiology
Join us to read and discuss interpersonal neurobiology of play.