BCACC advocates for the recognition, sustainability, and success of Registered Clinical Counsellors and psychotherapists.
Our members are at the heart of the profession.
Across British Columbia, members support individuals, communities, workplaces, and the broader healthcare system. BCACC works to ensure that this contribution is understood, valued, and supported throughout every stage of a practitioner’s career.
Our advocacy includes:
- fair compensation and funding opportunities,
- expanded recognition and utilization of RCC services,
- professional practice supports and resources,
- workforce sustainability and growth,
- broader acceptance of counselling and psychotherapy services,
- and reducing barriers to professional practice.
Strengthening Recognition
Registered Clinical Counsellors and psychotherapists bring important knowledge, skill, and care to the people and communities they serve.
BCACC advocates for greater recognition of this work across sectors, including healthcare, workplaces, communities, and public systems.
This includes supporting the expanded recognition and utilization of RCC services so members are valued for the role they play in supporting mental health and wellbeing throughout the province.
Supporting Sustainable Careers
For practitioners to continue providing effective care, they need conditions that support long-term career sustainability.
BCACC advocates for fair compensation and expanded funding opportunities that help strengthen the profession and support members in their work. This also includes reducing barriers to professional practice and promoting broader acceptance of counselling and psychotherapy services, so more people can access care from qualified professionals.
Advancing High-Quality Professional Practice
BCACC works to support policies, resources, and professional practice supports that strengthen high-quality professional practice.
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, members need clear, responsive, and practical support. BCACC provides leadership on emerging issues affecting Registered Clinical Counsellors and psychotherapists, helping practitioners navigate change while continuing to serve the public with professionalism and care.
Looking Ahead
Advocacy for members is about ensuring that Registered Clinical Counsellors and psychotherapists are recognized, supported, and positioned for long-term success.
By advocating for fair compensation, funding opportunities, professional practice supports, workforce sustainability and growth, and broader acceptance of RCC services, BCACC continues to support members as they contribute to individuals, communities, workplaces, and the healthcare system.
This work is closely connected to BCACC’s broader advocacy to strengthen the role of clinical counsellors and psychotherapists within British Columbia’s mental health system.
