Canadian Counselling
Website badges are now available for those who would like to show they are a member of Canadian Counselling – just a little way to show our solidarity! These can be used by any listed counsellor. If you would like it to link to your exact profile, please change the “canadiancounselling.ca” link in the code…
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BetterHelp, one of the most widely advertised online therapy platforms, has faced growing scrutiny in recent years. While it presents itself as an accessible, affordable mental health solution, the reality for Canadian users is far less promising. From therapists unlicensed in Canada to ethical concerns and data privacy issues, BetterHelp’s approach is not only problematic—it…
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Expectations to Have for A Psychotherapist or Counsellor Psychotherapists and counsellors are often master’s level clinicians with anywhere between 400 to 2000 hours necessary to complete their graduate program in counselling. While many jurisdictions worldwide have different titles for these practitioners, it is most common for there to be at least a 4-year bachelor’s program…
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Click here to download the full quality-high res image (most websites lower quality by default so you must download the full version): Insurance Facts (image) Download the word document for use in intake forms: Insurance Facts for Counselling and Psychotherapy (document) Please note, if you are applying for Telus Health you MUST use the “COUNSELLOR”…
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Hello _____________, I am reaching out to all prior clients or prospective clients to let them know that I am now able to direct bill several insurance companies (depending on the plan and coverage). While there is still not full clarity with some insurance companies, I am offering the first session at a 0-risk policy.…
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Therapists, despite being in a helping profession, need to make money like everybody else. Money, of course, is this giant taboo for many of us. We do not want to come off as selfish or greedy, but we amass a lot of debt to meet professional standards of CEUs, registration, licensure, insurance, and not to…
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Please note that these were checked with “LCT-C” Counsellor role in New Brunswick, Canada. Whether they will work for CCC must be checked. If you would like to volunteer please email shaylynnraymond@gmail.com and I will give you the instructions. I have also included the chart directly from Telus-Health. Alberta Blue Cross – Allowed claim to…
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In this free 55 minute presentation I do an overview of Canadian privacy laws and digital practice for counsellors/psychotherapists in Canada.
Navigating the evolving landscape of telehealth therapy can be challenging for Canadian counsellors. Our comprehensive guide provides a detailed roadmap to effectively implement and manage telehealth services. This resource covers essential topics such as ensuring client confidentiality and data security and understanding the legal and ethical considerations unique to the Canadian context.
In Canada, the titles and designations for counsellors and therapists can vary significantly by province and territory, reflecting different areas of specialization and regulatory standards. Here, we break down the key differences among some of the most common titles: Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Registered Marriage and Family Therapist…
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