How to Become a Counsellor in BC (RCC)

BCACC helps you strengthen your credibility, advance your career, and enhance your clinical practice

BCACC offers the designation RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor). The RCC designation is synonymous with professional accountability, labour mobility, and adherence to high ethical standards in the counselling profession.

We have over 10,000 members, and we are strong and growing every day.

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Be Recognized

BCACC is dedicated to upholding the credibility of the RCC designation and enhancing the professional recognition of clinical counsellors/Psychotherapists in the province by working closely with the federal and provincial governments, provincial organizations, and other stakeholders.

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BCACC offers resources and educational opportunities for professional growth and development, career advancement and personal health and wellness for members.

Grow Community

BCACC is committed to being the hub of clinical counsellors in the province offering its members diverse ways to connect with peers and new clients throughout their career.

In-House Benefits

BCACC’s Find a Counsellor Tool

With an average of 18,000 visitors per month, BCACC’s Find a Counsellor search tool can help you connect to clients and grow your practice with ease and simplicity.

Events and professional development

Access to high quality and diverse educational offerings at no cost or special member rates

Approved Clinical Supervisor Program

BCACC offers members the opportunity to apply for an amended designation that demonstrates their education and training in clinical supervision, and profile in a searh engine tool.

EConnect

A member-only online community and learning space with communities of practice and access to pre-recorded webinars and workshops.

Member Advertising Rates

Take advantage of one of our many advertising streams and special member rates to reach potential customers.

#RCCconnect

A moderated members only Facebook group.

Committees

Join a BCACC committee and share your expertise or grow an area of interest.

Benefit Partners

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Enjoy exclusive discounts—up to 90%—on top-tier PESI Canada professional courses and bonus offers through the year

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With an average of 18,000 visitors per month, BCACC’s Find a Counsellor search tool can help you connect to clients and grow your practice with ease and simplicity.

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