QQI Certificates

‘The MA in Creative Psychotherapy, specialising in play therapy is a unique course that masterfully integrates the depth of psychotherapeutic theory with developmentally appropriate, creative approaches to work with children and adolescents effectively. The trainers bring a wealth of expertise, ensuring that every aspect of the course is delivered to the highest professional standard. Their ability to bridge academic knowledge with real-world therapeutic application is invaluable and allowed me to feel confident in my practice from an early stage. The staff’s ongoing innovation and commitment to maintaining alignment with evolving regulatory standards ensure that the course remains both relevant and forward-thinking. It is also important to mention, the course fosters significant personal growth, encouraging deep self-reflection alongside professional skill development. This MA is an immersive, enriching experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and personal insight to work in the field of child and adolescent psychotherapy’

MA Graduate

I have attended CPD with CTC both fact-to-face and online. Each time I am increasingly impressed with the balance of theory with experiential activity I get to engage in. The multi-layered experience is a much richer learning environment and I always find when I leave I know more in mind AND body than I did before I began. Even though face-to-face is 100 percent my preference, CTC manages to maintain a high level of experiential when online also. I highly recommend attending any of their upcoming trainings in the future. You’ll be glad you did!

CPD Attendee

Having just completed the Therapeutic Play Skills course, I have come away from this experience with skills and knowledge that can be transferred to every aspect of my life, from my own children, to adults, and children I work with. These skills have taught me the power of truly listening compassionately to another little human.

Our group spent seven days together; this was spread out over a three-month period. Each weekend brought a different element of play from making puppets, creating therapeutic stories, creative storytelling and lots more. This course is unique as you are provided with a safe space, resources and freedom to express yourself in a fun and playful way.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn how to connect with children in a meaningful way. I have come away from this course with so much confidence and self-esteem from being surrounded by likeminded people and learning new skills. I have enjoyed this course so much that I am going to apply for the Masters in Psychotherapy and Play Therapy this year. It was a truly amazing experience. Thank you so much CTC for giving me amazing memories that I will treasure for ever.

TPS Graduate

What an empowering and invigorating two years I have spent with Children’s Therapy Centre. Each module inspired and exposed new ways of being. The balanced and integrated course builds on the theories of experts through the years right up to current practice which exposes the sheer joy and power of play.

As a primary school teacher, my class benefited from my newfound skills and experiential learning. I found there is a playful and creative way of doing everything! Personally, I was overwhelmed by the kindness and consideration shown by the CTC tutors and mentors.

I look forward to the support offered in further learning over the next two years and to embracing my role as play therapist equipped with the skills and focus to face the challenges of play therapy.

CTC is the third time I’ve been to college. I used to like the idea of college, learning & broadening my mind, however I never had the focus to really experience or enjoy it.

Fast forward to 2022 when I signed up to take part in the Therapeutic Play Skills Certificate course, that was it, I was hooked! I applied to the MA in Creative Psychotherapy the following year.

I had found an educational centre that taught in a way that reached out to all learning styles. I have never learned the way I have in CTC. My body learns alongside my brain, giving me a much deeper understanding. I get giddy when I think about it. I want the whole world to know this way of learning. When I got accepted on the MA, I said “I feel like someone has told me Hogwarts is real & I can go learn magic”. I am learning magic!

As well as learning in the class environment we get to develop and learn through our work placement, supervision, personal psychotherapy and through mediums such as sand, toys, movement and more. This isn’t just an academic course for me, it is a new way of life. One that breaks through barriers & promotes allowing children to simply “be” …all they can be.

My CTC experience was nothing short of excellent. Now that I have transitioned out of CTC and established my private practice while also working as a psychotherapist in an organization, I feel immense gratitude for the comprehensive training I received. The quality of education and support at CTC truly is second to none. I am excited about the upcoming short courses and CPD opportunities, as there is always fantastic training and new information to learn. The commitment to ongoing professional development at CTC is remarkable, and I look forward to continuing my journey with them. Thank you, CTC, for equipping me with the skills and knowledge to thrive in my career!

I completed the Therapeutic Play Skills Certificate course with the lovely Cathy at CTC. It was such a wonderful and rich experience. A fabulous mix of experiential learning – games, role play, self reflection, and so much fun and creativity! It was a completely new way of learning for me. The course was a real eye opener, both personally as a parent, and professionally, and was a very important stepping stone towards a new and exciting career path.

“Since qualifying from the MA & working in Psychotherapy, attending CPD trainings with CTC has been a transformative experience for my practice. I continue to gain new insights, learning & resources, that have directly enhanced my therapeutic skills. I’ve gained a deeper understanding in more specialised areas & the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals has expanded my confidence and competence. These trainings have truly enriched my ability to support my clients & their families in a more holistic and effective way, allowing me to offer them the best care possible.”