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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM PSYCHOLOGY

Play Therapist

Play therapists are essential in supporting children's emotional and psychological well-being through the power of play. By creating a safe and nurturing environment, they help children express their feelings, overcome trauma, and develop coping strategies, making a profound impact on their lives and futures.

Play Therapist

18

Psychology

AI IMPACT
AI USED FOR18%moving to58%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years

This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Child Therapy UKA leading provider of child therapy services, offering a range of therapeutic interventions for children and families.
Place2BeA national charity providing mental health support in schools, employing play therapists to help children cope with emotional difficulties.