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The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors offers the designation RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor). This designation is one of the most recognized counselling designations in British Columbia and assists counsellors in demonstrating their professional validity. The RCC designation has become synonymous with professional accountability and adherence to high ethical standards in the counselling profession.

12/05/2025

We are pleased to announce the revamped Communities of Practice (CoP) for RCCs to share clinical insights, explore complex issues, share expertise, and connect with peers.

This initiative from the association is aimed at fostering a collaborative, supportive, and knowledge-rich environment for our RCCs. The CoP has 3 groups - practice, modality, and client focused and is open to RCCs only.

11/17/2025

Congratulations, Justin Brass - Joan Campbell Award recipient 2025! Justin, is a passionate counsellor and RCC who aims to create safe spaces for individuals to explore their thoughts and emotions without judgement and help them realise that they're capable of growth. He specialises in affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based methods such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and the Gottman Method. Get to know Justin better - https://www.vitalitycollective.ca/justinbrass

About the Joan Campbell Award:

Created in 2021, the Joan Campbell Award honours the impact of BCACC Past President Joan Campbell, and her immense contributions to the Association and Clinical Counselling profession as a whole. The Award is given annually and is funded from annual corporate and individual donations. More information - https://bcacc.ca/joan-campbell-award/

11/12/2025

Our last workshop of the year! 'Human-led SEO in the age of AI search' will give you actionable steps to strengthen your online presence and connect with more of the right clients, while being your authentic self.

We’ll dig into SEO within the context of AI — focusing on human-led strategies that help your practice show up naturally and authentically in both traditional and AI-driven search.

When: Nov 20 | 9 AM - 11 AM

REGISTER TODAY - https://members.bcacc.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=262

What you will learn:

- How AI search (like ChatGPT) is reshaping online visibility
- What good SEO looks like, and how to measure real results
- Practical, human-first ways to improve your website’s searchability right away

About the Presenter:

Tedi Benza is the Founder and CEO of Searchlight Digital, an expert in SEO and search marketing, and has optimized over 100 counsellor websites. She is dedicated to making digital marketing accessible and effective for every client, using clear communication, integrity, and a hands-on approach to help businesses boost their online visibility and achieve real results.

Don't miss our last workshop and a chance to network, learn, and grow!

11/10/2025

Please note that the BCACC office will be closed on Remembrance Day (Nov 11) and reopen on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025. Thank you.

10/20/2025

The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) is currently attending the CNAR 2025 Conference in Calgary from October 20-22, 2025.

As BC's largest association of clinical counsellors and psychotherapists, the BCACC is engaging with multiple stakeholders at the event to prepare Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) for upcoming licensing and enhance/contribute regulatory building blocks required to regulate the profession.

BCACC is a member of CNAR and BCACC CEO, Michael Radano was appointed to the CNAR Board as a Director in February 2024, where he collaborates with several skilled directors, including Dianne Millette, Registrar and CEO of College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) to provide strategic guidance.

READ THE PRESS RELEASE HERE - https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/bc-association-of-clinical-counsellors-bcacc-attends-cnar-conference-in-calgary-in-preparation-of-professional-regulation-of-psychotherapy-854563953.html

10/16/2025

Compassion first: Discover why understanding demand avoidance as autonomy—not opposition—matters for truly supportive autism care. Led by Dr. Zuhra Teja, award-winning psychologist recognized for advancing autism care and inclusive education globally.

📅 Date: Thursday Nov 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9am - 12pm
📍 Zoom

Join us to bridge research with practice and transform your approach.

REGISTER - https://members.bcacc.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=260

10/15/2025

The BCACC will be the Silver Sponsor at CMHA BC's Bottom Line Conference from Oct 27-28, at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. We will be engaging with various stakeholders and discussing ways to advance psychological health and safety in the workplace.

We will be showcasing the work the BCACC does in various capacities and the value RCCs add to workplace mental health. We look forward to meeting with business leaders, union representatives, policy makers, and HR professionals at the event.

Stay tuned for more updates.

10/14/2025

On Oct 10 (Friday), the British Columbia Legislative Assembly in Victoria lit up in green to mark World Mental Health Day 2025. BCACC staff were at the venue sporting sweatshirts with the message 'Be Kind to your Mind' - our message this year. Through this campaign, we hope to create lasting awareness, break stigmas around mental health, and remind the public that help from qualified professionals, is at hand.

The BCACC is grateful to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for considering our request.

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If you are looking for a counsellor, use the Find a Counsellor (FAC) tool. Choose from 9,500+ Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) across BC, filter by location, language, modality, specialisation, accessibility, and more to get the help YOU need.

Find a Counsellor today - https://bcacc.ca/counsellors/

10/10/2025

Please note that the BCACC office will be closed on Monday (Oct 13) for Thanksgiving Day and reopen on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 9 AM.

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for our members and the incredible work that they do. Have a good weekend, everyone.

10/09/2025

The BCACC is once again shining the spotlight on World Mental Health Day (Oct 10 - Friday) by organising the illumination of 2 prominent landmarks in BC - The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Ceremonial Entrance, Front Fountain, Back Fountain of the Parliament Buildings, Confederation Garden Park Fountain and Waterfall) and the Vancouver Convention Centre (District markers and Cauldron arms).

Tomorrow, from dusk to 1 AM, these locations will be illuminated in green - the colour associated with World Mental Health Day. Through this initiative, we hope to remind the public that mental health awareness is important, break the stigma, and reassure them to "Be Kind to your Mind".

We are grateful to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and the 'Northern Lights Display' events committee for considering our request and helping us mark this day in a memorable way.

JOIN US!

BCACC staff will be present at the parliament building in Victoria at 7 PM. If you happen to be nearby, we would love to meet you for a quick chat and photo!

**BCACC PUBLIC RESOURCES YOU CAN USE**

MATTERS OF THE MIND: Free public presentations by experts on a variety of topics to increase awareness, break the stigma, and spark conversations.

View presentations here - https://bcacc.ca/matters-of-the-mind/

FIND A COUNSELLOR: Choose from 9,500+ Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) across BC, filter by location, language, modality, specialisation, accessibility, and more to get the help YOU need.

Find a Counsellor today - https://bcacc.ca/counsellors/

Stay tuned for more!

10/08/2025

Workshop alert! Get a fresh take on ethics in practice. Revisit ethical decision-making, participate in group discussions, share insights, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding of ethics in practice in this 2 hour interactive workshop led by Nina Sheere, MCP, RCC, and Heather Scott, MCP, RCC.

This workshop has limited seats, so please register soon.

REGISTER - https://members.bcacc.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=251

Date: Oct 20 (12 PM - 2 PM) | Zoom

10/06/2025

Tune in! Listen to Dr. Suzanne Iasenza talk about her upcoming BCACC workshop 'Working with S*xual Issues in Couples Counselling' on Oct 17.

What you will learn:

- Describe how to raise s*xuality issues in couple counselling.
- Identify expansive models of s*xual response.
- Explain how to conduct a culturally sensitive s*xual interview.
- Describe how to apply s*x therapy techniques.

When: Oct 17, 9 AM - 12 PM (Zoom)

Register here - https://members.bcacc.ca/mpower/event/loadevent.action?e=250

About the Presenter:

Suzanne Iasenza is on the faculties of the Adelphi University Derner Institute’s Postgraduate Program in Psychoanalysis, and the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP), where she is Co-Founder of the S*x Therapy Training Program (STP). She also teaches at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy and the Family Institute of Westchester. She maintains a private practice in psychotherapy and s*x therapy in New York. Her latest book, Transforming S*xual Narratives: A Relational Approach to S*x Therapy recently received an award for exceptional merit from the Society for S*x Therapy and Research.

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Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
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Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
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The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) was founded in 1988 and is the professional association that represents Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) in our province. What does this mean for members of the public? It means that if you receive counselling services from an RCC, you can have confidence in their experience and qualifications – that they have met the highest standards of their profession. Today, we represent over 4,100 Registered Clinical Counsellors across BC.

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