Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

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We are the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

We are a national bilingual association providing professional counsellors and psychotherapists with access to a variety of services

Exclusive educational programs, certification, professional development and direct contact with professional peers and specialty groups

We promote the profession and its contribution to the mental health and well-being of all Canadians

We strive to increase awareness about the role of the profession in all healthcare, educational and industry sectors

We support cultural diversity and the importance of foreign-trained healthcare professionals in mental health

We, with Government of Canada funding, improve labour mobility, and assessment & recognition of foreign-trained health care professionals

NEW – Certification Self-Assessment Tool

Wondering if you are eligible for our CCC designation? Use this tool to find out!

Certification Self-Assessment

Join us for our First Virtual Conference!

Registration is now open

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Updated Code of Ethics for CCPA Members

CCPA’s new Code of Ethics is now in Effect!

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Coping with COVID-19

Information & Resources to Help you Adapt your Practice

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NEW! Private Practitioner Chapter – Webinar on Cyber Counselling

Thursday, January 21st from 12:00 – 3:30 pm EST (Pacific Time : 9:00am – 12:30pm)

NEW! Quebec Counselling Association – Effective Counselling Webinar

Saturday January 30th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET (Pacific Time : 10:00 – 12:00 am)

Help Manitoba Achieve Regulation

Sign the petition and show your support!

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New College of Counselling Therapy in Alberta

Information now available for Alberta members

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Indigenous CEC Program

Find out more about Indigenous CECs!

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Third Party Billing Infographic

Our main advocacy tool!

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