Play therapists demand ITV apologise for airing Coronation Street episode that 'brings the profession into disrepute'

Katy Morton
Friday, August 20, 2021

The play therapy workforce have spoken out against comments made during an episode of Coronation Street that ‘play therapy is touchy, feely rubbish’.

Play Therapy UK and Play Therapy International say that the Coronation Street episode 'discounted the effectiveness of play therapy', PHOTO Adobe Stock
Play Therapy UK and Play Therapy International say that the Coronation Street episode 'discounted the effectiveness of play therapy', PHOTO Adobe Stock

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