Canadian Certified Counsellor vs. Psychologist in Alberta
Posted on 27/07/2026 in Canadian Certified Counsellors, Registered Psychologists
You’ve probably come across different titles when looking into therapy in Alberta. There are Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC), Registered Provisional Psychologists, and Registered Psychologists (R.Psych). What is the difference between CCCs and Psychologists in Alberta? What is a Canadian Certified Counsellor? Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC): A clinician who holds a credential issued by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), the national body that oversees counsellor certification. Graduate-level education, supervised clinical experience, adherence to a formal code of ethics, ongoing professional development, and accountability through a complaints process are all required to become a Canadian Certified Counsellor. What… Read More Here!
