Dyadic Theraplay® Certification Procedure
STEP 1
Complete Level One Theraplay & MIM training.
STEP 2
Contact a Supervisor and submit Practicum Application
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Foundational Practicum applicants must have completed Level One and MIM training, be working within the scope of practice for their profession and hold professional indemnity insurance.
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Contact an available Certified Theraplay® Supervisor here.
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Submit application fee, practicum declaration, license, resume/CV, proof of professional liability insurance, and permission from supervisor.
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During supervision your supervision case materials will be shared directly with your supervisor
STEP 3
Complete Foundational Practitioner requirements.
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Minimum of 8 supervised and 32 unsupervised sessions* (sessions can be in-person or telehealth).
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Certification requires recommendation of supervisor.
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* Additional sessions may be recommended by your supervisor to reach competence at the level of practicum
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Certified Foundational Practitioners can have their details listed on the listed on the "Find a Practitioner" page on the Theraplay® Australia Website.
STEP 4
Complete Intermediate Practitioner requirements.
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Intermediate and Full Practicum applicants must hold a master’s level or higher degree and be a licensed clinical mental health professional qualified to provide psychotherapy to children and families. See Australian Professional Qualifications guidelines below.
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Minimum of 8 supervised and 32 unsupervised sessions* (up to 3 telehealth sessions can be applied at this level). 8th session submitted is considered your Intermediate review and is sent to TTI.
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Certification requires recommendation of supervisor.
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Pay the Mid-term fee.
STEP 5
Complete Level Two Theraplay & MIM training.
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Level Two training open to any Level One participant. Enrolment in the Practicum not required.
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Can be done at any time. Though is recommend to be during the first half of the practicum
STEP 6
Full Certification.
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Minimum of 8 Supervised and 32 unsupervised sessions* (telehealth sessions cannot be applied at this level). Last session submitted is considered your final review and is sent to TTI. Certification requires recommendation of supervisor.
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Pay the Final Fee.
STEP 7
Maintaining Your Certification.
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Foundational, Intermediate, and Certified Theraplay Practitioners are required to maintain active membership with the Theraplay Association. Learn more and renew here.
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Certified Theraplay Practitioners must complete a PD requirement for active certification every three years.
Cost of Practicum
In Australia, there are two types of fees to pay for the Dyadic Theraplay® Practicum:
The Theraplay® Australia Fees
These fees cover administration of the practicum and certificates, Intermediate and Final Stage evaluations, and a range of other linked services and management.
Supervision Fees
These fees cover your Supervisor’s time, guidance and administration.
Fees may differ between Supervisor's and a are negotiated directly with them.
Pricing
From January 2026 Theraplay® Australia will manage
Stage One - Foundational of the Dyadic Theraplay® Practicum.
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The non-refundable application fee will be $150 AUD.
Hourly supervision rates negotiated directly with
Theraplay® Australia Supervisors.​​
STAGE ONE
Foundational
coming Jan 2026
Application Fee to
Theraplay
Australia*
$150 AUD
Eight supervisions
with a Theraplay® Supervisor
STAGE TWO
Intermediate
coming mid 2026
$TBC
Eight supervisions
with a Theraplay® Supervisor
Mid-term Fee to
Theraplay
Australia*
STAGE THREE
Certified
coming mid 2026
Final Fee to
Theraplay
Australia*
$TBC
Eight supervisions
with a Theraplay® Supervisor
