British Association of Play Therapists

BAPT is the first and foremost professional association for Play Therapy that registers Play Therapists and regulates the Play Therapy practice in Britain.MissionThe latest BAPT mission statement, formulated in June 2004, defines the Association’s purpose to:Nurture, develop and advance the profession and application of Play Therapy through commitment to: 1 Raising public and professional awareness of the value of Play Therapy for enhancing the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people;2 Promoting safe, ethical, effective practice of Play Therapy through high quality regulated training, monitored continuing professional development and evidence-based research3 Equal opportunities to meet the needs of a diverse population4 Maintenance of a strong professional associationWhen BAPT was awarded charity status in 2006 the Charity's Objects were redefined as: 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.Company OverviewThe Association of Play Therapists was founded in 1992 by a group of now respected practitioners who introduced and pioneered Play Therapy within Britain. In 2006 The British Association of Play Therapists Ltd was granted Charity Status by the Charities Commission (registered charity number 1115673)DescriptionWhen BAPT was awarded charity status in 2006 the Charity's Objects were defined as: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.