Counselling Therapist
- Delivery Method: In-Class
- Duration: 82 weeks
- Counselling Therapist Private Practice: 88 weeks
- Start: Twice a year (May & November)
- Credential: Diploma
- Designation: Prepares graduates to pursue professional designations with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists in Canada (ACCT) and Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA)
- Wages: Typically $80-$100/client hour in Private Practice
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About the Career
As a Counselling Therapist, you’ll find opportunities for employment in Employee & Family Assistance Programs (EFAP), private practice, health and wellness clinics, treatment centres, government, and not-for-profits organizations. It can also be great to enhance your skillset and expertise in careers that work with people, such as Human Resources, career counselling, customer service and health care professionals.
Based on employment statistics gathered by Stenberg College, Counselling Therapists in private practice typically charge $80-100/client hour.