* Assessment Fee, Books & Supplies, Student Fees, Native Accent Lic & Headphones
Applicants for the Counselling Therapist Diploma program must complete the following:
English level:
Applicants whose native language is not English and wish to study at Stenberg College in one of the diploma programs MUST demonstrate their proficiency in English by way of Academic IELTS or PTE with minimum scores in IELTS of 6.0 overall and a PTE score of 51
Other requirements:
Prior to Program Admission, Program Advisors will outline practice education requirements for the program which include the following:
*(Entrance requirements can be met with evidence of alternate assessments such as Challenge Exams, or acceptable standardized English equivalency tests as per the Stenberg College Language Proficiency chart. Evidence of Post-Secondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language is acceptable.)
Caring and compassionate by nature, counsellors are drawn to the profession by a desire to help. Whether supporting someone through a challenging time, motivating them to achieve their goals, or guiding them to personal insights, a counsellor helps others to change their own lives. Whether you want to pursue the rewarding career of counselling or to use counselling skills in your personal life or in another helping profession, our Counselling Therapist Diploma program will give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to apply your natural compassion as a skilled helper.
Counsellors support diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups of people through personal and interpersonal challenges and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Based on the extensive competency profile of the Federation of Associations for Counselling Therapists of British Columbia (FACTBC), our Counselling Therapist Diploma qualifies you for membership with multiple counselling associations. Competency-based counsellors are an important part of British Columbia’s mosaic of mental health professionals.
Our Counselling Therapist program is built on a foundation of evidence-based practice, reflective practice, and ethical practice. You will develop an understanding of the biological, psychological, and social underpinnings of everyday human problems and mental health issues, as well as frameworks to change them.
Under the guidance of expert counsellor instructors and practicum supervisors, you will apply and deepen your learning throughout the program with in-class role plays and weekly integrated practicum hours with real clients
You will have access to free clinical supervision and use of our counselling clinic for two years following your graduation while you work toward registration with ACCT and/or CPCA. This FREE Supervision Service will save you approximately $5,000 in supervision fees after you graduate from our Counselling Therapist Diploma program.
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As a Counselling Therapist, you’ll find opportunities for employment in:
This program is also great to enhance your skillset and expertise in careers that work with people, such as:
Based on employment statistics gathered by Stenberg College, Counselling Therapists in private practice typically charge clients $80-$100/hour.
Professional Designations
This program prepares you to meet the requirements to become registered with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists in Canada (ACCT) and the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA).
Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA)
CPCA is a nationally recognized, independent, self-regulated, non-profit association whose members are held to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Their members meet rigorous standards for education, training and clinical experience before they can use the RPC (Registered Professional Counsellor) designation. Our Counselling Therapist Diploma program includes a course designed to prepare you for the CPCA Qualifying Examination, which is a requirement for membership with the CPCA. Below is a summary of the designations available through CPCA:
Student Member
RPC-C – Registered Professional Counsellor Candidate
RPC – Registered Professional Counsellor
MPCC – Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling
QCS – Qualified Clinical Supervisor
Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists in Canada (ACCT)
ACCT is a self-regulated competency-based professional association, registering counsellors with the designation of Registered Therapeutic Counsellor/Accredited Counsellor (RTC/AC), Master Therapeutic Counsellor (MTC) and Registered Counselling Supervisor (RCS). Below is a summary of each ACCT designation:
Student Applicant
RTC – Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
MTC – Master Therapeutic Counsellor
RCS – Registered Counselling Supervisor
