The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) is committed to informing the public about our latest developments, initiatives, partnerships. Our Press Releases page is a central hub to access timely and relevant information about our organisation, work and its impact on mental health and wellness in British Columbia. If you are a member of the Press, please refer to our Media Kit as well.

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LATEST NEWS

October 20, 2025 – BCACC attends CNAR Conference in Calgary in Preparation of Professional Regulation of Psychotherapy. Read the media release here.

October 14, 2025 – BCACC organises Illumination of BC Legislative Assembly on World Mental Health Day. Read the media release here.

October 06, 2025 – BCACC concludes British Columbia’s largest mental health conference of 2025. Read the media release here.

September 16, 2025 – BCACC to support RésoSanté’s first Francophone community health centre in British Columbia. Read the media release here.

August 06, 2025 – Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) adds Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) to approved providers list. Read the media release here.

July 24, 2025 – BCACC records 10,000 members. Read the media release here.

May 12, 2025 – BCACC launches continuing competency program for 8,500 Registered Clinical Counsellors in British Columbia . Read the media release here.

April 29, 2025 – BCACC Offers Free Public Webinar on Grief and Loss following the Lapu Lapu Tragedy. Read the media release here.

April 03, 2025 – BCACC welcomes Etienne van Eck as Deputy Registrar to strengthen its public protection mandate. Read the media release here.

March 19, 2025 – BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) publishes AI guidelines for mental health professionals. Read the media release here.

February 26, 2025 – BCACC Student Memberships Surpass 1,000. Read the media release here.

January 29, 2025 – BC’s Registered Clinical Counsellors Now Exempt from Charging GST for Psychotherapy Services. Read the media release here.

December 18, 2024 – Allan Wade, RCC appointed as Member of the Order of Canada. Read the media release here.

November 12, 2024 – BCACC concerned about impracticality of GST/HST exemption of psychotherapy services and negative impact on British Columbians. Read the media release here.

November 01, 2024 – BCACC wins National 2024 CSAE Association Centre of Excellence Award. Read the media release here.

September 19, 2024 – BCACC Promotes Clinical Supervision as a Best Practice in the Clinical Counselling/Psychotherapy Community. Read the media release here.

July 07, 2024 – BCACC supports CMHA’s push to include mental health in Canada Health Act. Read the media release here.

July 03, 2024 – British Columbia designates Psychotherapy under the Health Professions Act. Read the media release here.

June 20, 2024 – BCACC CEO, Michael Radano, invited to serve on the Provincial Allied Health Strategic Plan Advisory Network (PAHSPAN). Read the media release here.

May 24, 2024 – BCACC welcomes legislative regulation of the psychotherapy profession. Read the media release here.

May 1, 2024 – BCACC partners with BCMSA to launch Connection to Care, a dedicated call service for Municipal Workers offering free, anonymous mental health support. Read the media release here.

April 25, 2024 – BCACC Deputy Registrar, Kathy Lauriente, honoured with Distinguished Service Award from Thompson Rivers University (TRU). Read the media release here.

March 05, 2024 – BCACC and BCDHA Announce Innovative Mental Health Resources for Oral Health Practitioners and their Patients. Read the media release here.

February 26, 2024 – BCACC CEO, Michael Radano joins the Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation (“CNAR”) Board of Directors. Read the media release here.

January 12, 2024 – BC Cabinet approves amendments to the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) regulations that will enhance quality of care for BC survivors of crime by increasing the number of qualified professionals providing mental health services to CVAP. Read the media release here.

November 17, 2023 – BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and the BC Municipal Safety Association announce a pre-emptive mental wellness program for municipal employees. Read the media release here.

October 5, 2023 – BC Association of Clinical Counsellors Spearheads World Mental Health Day Campaign with Illumination of BC Landmarks and Provincial Proclamation Request. Read the media release here.

September 26, 2023 – BC Association of Clinical Counsellors Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence with 7000 Strong Registered Clinical Counsellors. Read the media release here.

July 5, 2023 – BC Association of Clinical Counsellors Recognizes the Contributions of Registered Clinical Counsellors to Peer-Assisted Care Teams. Read the media release here.

March 30, 2023 – The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association will partner. Read the media release here.

January 12, 2023 – BCACC has launched a publicly viewable member registry; another key regulatory modernization building block. Read the media release here.

December 16, 2022 – Registered Clinical Counsellors a Key Piece of Coke Canada Expanded Mental Health Coverage. Read the media release here.

December 12, 2022 – BCACC Commends Ratified Agreement for BC Teachers and Addition of Registered Clinical Counsellors. Read the media release here.

October 26, 2022 – BC Association of Clinical Counsellors presenting at the Canadian Network of Agencies of Regulation (CNAR) Conference – CNAR 2022. Read the media release here.

October 21, 2022 – BCACC Applauds Creation of Bill 36: Health Professions and Occupations Act. Read the media release here.

August 30, 2022 – BCACC will launch a new student membership category in response to high demand. Read the media release here.

July 25, 2022 – BCACC to Adopt and Adapt Ontario and Nova Scotia Entry-to-Practice Competency Frameworks for Clinical Counsellors in BC. Read the media release here.

March 23, 2022 – BCACC Debuts New Practice Standard of Family Law and Educational Training. Read the media release here.

February 17, 2022 – Embracing Regulatory Modernization and Strengthening Counselling Public Protection Measures. Read the media release here.

December 2, 2021 – BCACC applauds the Federal government for updating and fast-tracking Bill C-4 to ban the practice of conversion therapy in Canada. Read the media release here.

Sep 27, 2021 – BCACC and RésoSanté Colombie-Britannique (RésoSanté) announce formal collaboration to improve Francophones’ access to mental health services. Read the media release here.