Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association / Association Canadienne de Counseling et de Psychothérapie
Record Added
Add Record
Suggest Update
Français
Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NFL0007 | Last Modified: 25 Jul 2019 | Last Full Update: 25 Jul 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 613-237-1099 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-765-5565 |
| Fax | 613-237-9786 |
| info@ccpa-accp.ca | |
| Website | https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/ |
| Primary Contact | Andreea Andrei, Member Services Coordinator, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association; Email: memberservices@ccpa-accp.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Brenda Binette, Receptionist; Email: reception@ccpa-accp.ca |
| Primary Executive | Barbara MaCallum, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association; Email: bmaccallum@ccpa-accp.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Kim Hollihan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association; Email: khollihan@ccpa-accp.ca |
| Description & Services | |
| Description of service(s) | A national bilingual association of professionally trained counsellors working in education, employment and career development, social work, business, industry, mental health, public service agencies, government and private practice. ~ Leadership and promotion of the counselling profession in Canada. ~ Exclusive educational programs, certification, and professional development and networking opportunities. ~ International professional networking to exchange ideas and best practice, provide mutual support and promote professional development. ~ Formal and informal relationships with similar health and mental health organizations in Canada and internationally. ~ Promotion of professional projects in collaboration with other associations and government departments. For Members: ~ Memberships: Professional (Regular / Student / Student Representative / Retired); Professional Certified (Regular / Student); Guest (Individual or Association); ~ Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) certification process. ~ Accreditation of counsellor education programs. ~ Continuing Education Credit (CEC) system. ~ Code of Ethics. ~ Standards of Practice for Counsellors. ~ Comprehensive professional liability insurance policies at low cost for both Professional Members and Students. ~ Exclusive benefits on home and auto group insurance in partnership with The Personal. ~ National website including a Member Portal that includes previous issues of COGNICA, employment opportunities, updates on provincial regulation, and a member’s incentive program. ~ Electronic bulletin monitored list-serv subscription. ~ Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy (CJCP) published four times a year - up to date information on counselling research, innovative practices, and book reviews. ~ COGNICA, a quarterly newsletter about current trends in counselling in Canada. Online version, including past issues, is available through the Member Portal. ~ Professional publications. ~ Annual national conference - CCPA co-sponsors, with local coordinating committees ~ Awards program to recognize outstanding contributions by its members in the areas of research, writing, training, program development and bilingualism. For general public: ~ Directory of Certified Members visit: https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/find-a-canadian-certified-counsellor/ |
| Hours | Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Lundi à Vendredi 09h00 à 17h00 |
| Dates Program is Offered | All Year |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | Ages: 100 year(s) and under Visit: https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/membership/fees-renewals/ Memberships: Professional (Regular / Student / Student Representative / Retired); Professional Certified (Regular / Student); Guest (Individual or Association); Joint Association Membership; Honorary Lifetime. ~ The courses and programs, degrees, diplomas and certificates offered by various colleges and universities are subject to the approval of CCPA. ~ Honorary Lifetime Memberships are awarded to members who have made a considerable contribution to the aims and objectives of the Association. ~ Guest Members are assessed by the Registrar or Executive Committee on a case-by-case basis in accordance with policies established by the Board of Directors from time to time. ~ Guest (Individual): Individuals who have paid the CCPA Association Membership fee and do not qualify for membership as a Voting Member and have an interest in the well-being, role and function of CCPA. ~ Guest: (Association): Any agency or organization not necessarily actively involved in counselling or a related field, but having an interest in the well-being, role and function of CCPA. |
| Application | Professional Membership • Membership application form. • Proof of graduation (in the form of a copy of your degree certificate or a copy of your transcript). • Annual membership fee. Student Membership: • Membership application form. • Proof of current student status (in the form of an official transcript, a letter from your University, or using our Proof of Student Form); student ID cards are not an acceptable form of proof. • Reduced annual membership fee. Joint membership is available between CCPA and the following association: Prince Edward Island Counselling Association – Psychotherapist Counselling Chapter (PEICA-PCC) *You must be CCC certified with CCPA in order to apply for the CCPA-PEICA membership. Please apply as a Professional member, complete the certification process, then get in touch with National Office to become a PEICA member. |
| Languages | English ; French - Complete website available in French; Some publications. |
| Fees | Membership - Annual membership fees ; Service - Additional fees may apply: Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) certification; Annual National Conference registration; Continuing education; Insurance. ; Publications - Print copies ; Fee assistance available for Students ; assistance is provided by a reduced rate. |
| Location information | |
| Located In Community | Canada |
| Address & Map | 202-245 Menten Pl S Ottawa, ON Canada K2H 9E8 |
| Intersection | Merivale Rd - Colonnade Rd |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible |
