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Your Trusted Source for Clinical Counselling in British Columbia
The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) is the largest professional association for clinical counsellors in British Columbia, representing over 9,000 Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs). We serve as a trusted resource for mental health professionals, connecting the public with qualified counsellors while maintaining rigorous professional and ethical standards. Our organization advocates for improved mental health access, provides educational resources, and supports regulatory advancements in clinical counselling. We enforce accountability through ethical codes of conduct, investigate client complaints, and promote lifelong learning through professional development opportunities. Our strategic focus includes preparing members for provincial regulation, strengthening governance, and establishing BCACC as British Columbia's premier mental health association.With a commitment to diversity, social responsibility, and cultural sensitivity, we work collaboratively with governments and organizations to remove barriers to mental health services. Our team delivers robust member benefits, including insurance programs, online courses, and clinical supervision resources. We maintain a public directory to help individuals find counsellors tailored to their specific needs, including language and specialization requirements. Through advocacy efforts and community engagement, we strive to make mental health a priority in British Columbia's healthcare landscape.
Services
Clinical Counselling
Find a Counsellor
Find a Clinical Supervisor
Professional Development
Regulatory Advocacy
Mental Health Resources
Membership Services
Public Education
Complaint Resolution
Online Courses
Highlights and features
- We represent 9,000+ highly qualified Registered Clinical Counsellors across BC
- We enforce strict ethical and professional standards for all members
- We advocate for improved mental health access and policy reform
- We provide comprehensive educational resources and professional development
- We maintain a searchable public directory for easy counsellor matching
Services
Clinical Counselling
Our Registered Clinical Counsellors provide professional mental health services addressing emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. Practitioners maintain specialized training in various therapeutic modalities to address diverse client needs. All counsellors adhere to strict ethical standards and professional competencies established by BCACC.
Find a Counsellor
Our searchable online directory connects individuals with qualified mental health professionals across British Columbia. Users can filter counsellors by location, language, specialization, and therapeutic approach to find the best match for their specific needs and circumstances.
Professional Regulation
We establish and enforce professional conduct requirements for clinical counsellors in BC. This includes investigating client complaints, maintaining disciplinary processes, and ensuring members meet ongoing competency requirements to protect public safety and maintain professional integrity.
Continuing Education
We offer comprehensive educational programs including online courses, workshops, and conferences to support counsellors' professional growth. Our eConnect platform provides accessible learning opportunities on emerging mental health topics and therapeutic techniques to maintain practice excellence.
Clinical Supervision
We promote quality clinical supervision practices through training programs and resource materials. Our supervision framework supports counsellors' professional development while ensuring ethical practice standards and client safety across various therapeutic settings.
Questions
What is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)?
RCCs are mental health professionals who meet BCACC's rigorous education, training, and ethical practice requirements. They provide professional counselling services while adhering to established standards of practice and accountability.
How do I find a qualified counsellor?
Use our online counsellor directory to search by location, language, or specialization. All listed practitioners are verified Registered Clinical Counsellors meeting our professional standards.
What if I have a concern about a counsellor?
We provide a formal complaints process to address concerns about member practitioners. Our investigation procedures ensure fair resolution while maintaining professional accountability and public protection.
What continuing education opportunities are available?
We offer online courses through eConnect, annual conferences, regional workshops, and specialized training programs covering emerging mental health topics and therapeutic approaches for professional development.
How does BCACC support mental health advocacy?
We work with government agencies and organizations to improve mental health access, influence policy decisions, and promote clinical counselling as an essential healthcare service across British Columbia.
Reviews (2)
Gwen Stoker
Nov 10, 2021
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This association communicates with members of the community in a completely unacceptable manner, I am hugely disappointed and offended by how I have been treated. Dont bother with sending any complaints, they do NOT take them seriously.
Sheldon Bilsker
Jun 14, 2017
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As the 17th person to join this association of over 3000 members I have found this group to be professional, ethical, educational and one of the main driving forces in creating new legislation for counsellors in BC.
