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To work as a therapist and use the title Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT) in B.C., you must become a member of the B.C. branch of the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy (CACFT). Eligibility is achieved by joining the B.C. branch after already being CACFT member. 

Please note that this certification is only required to work as a RMFT.

To work as a therapist in B.C., you may choose to register with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Eligibility is achieved by providing evidence of your academic credentials and work experience, as well as references.

Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an educational counsellor in B.C., you may need a Certificate of Qualification in Teaching. Eligibility is achieved through meeting requisite education requirements, including a teacher education program.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as career development practitioner or career counsellor in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of graduation from a recognized educational program and work experience.

Educational counsellors

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioural pathologies. These programs include courses in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behaviour modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioural therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

Clinical psychology

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counselling, involving the provision of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. These programs include courses in counselling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counsellor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counselling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.

Counselling psychology

Counselling Continuing Education

Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies assist individuals and groups of clients to identify, understand and overcome personal problems and achieve personal objectives. They can be specialized to work on specific problems and they may practice psychotherapy. They are employed by counselling centres, social service agencies, group homes, government agencies, family therapy centres, and educational, health care and rehabilitation facilities, or they may work in private practice.

Educational counsellors advise current and prospective students on educational issues, career planning and personal development, and coordinate the provision of counselling services to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff. They are employed by school boards and post-secondary educational institutions.

For information and how to apply visit the institution's site: [Basic Counselling Skills Digital Badge](https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=6378740)

Basic Counselling Skills Digital Badge

For information and how to apply visit the institution's site: 

[Counselling Skills Foundations: Mental Health and Addictions Certificate](https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1023175)

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Counselling Continuing Education

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