There are two main ways of accessing a play therapist or a practitioner of therapeutic play:  Using an independent  play therapist or practitioner (to whom you will have to pay a fee) or  a therapist whose services are fully or partly funded by a local authority children's,  education, social, or health services, a charity or some other agency. Consult a doctor if the child has a severe mental health problem.

Using an independent PTC registered play/creative arts therapist

1. Check the location of your nearest PTCmember from the list below - then either email PlayTherapyCanada@gmail.com or phone Tonia Crittenden on 519 318 9200

2. Please note that play therapy is a rapidly developing profession in Canada and that some of our members are completing their training to become a PTI Certified Play Therapist

3. Ask the therapist to carry out an assessment, then agree the objectives of the therapy, number of sessions and fees.