All theory will be delivered online, allowing you to study from the comfort of your home. Counselling practicum placements will be provided by Moving Forward Family Services (MFFS) throughout B.C., giving you the opportunity to complete practicum in your local community.
Students will be required to attend in-person classes for hands-on training during the first three terms of the program:
- Term 1: 6 days on campus
- Term 2: 6 days on campus
- Term 3: 5 days on campus
Our Counselling Therapist program is built on a foundation of evidence-based, reflective, and ethical practice. You will develop an understanding of the biological, psychological, and social underpinnings of everyday human problems and mental health issues, as well as frameworks to change them. Under the guidance of expert counsellor instructors and practicum supervisors, you will apply and deepen your learning throughout the program with in-class role plays and weekly integrated practicum hours with real clients.
On a weekly basis, Stenberg students have supervised counselling sessions with real clients from Moving Forward Family Services (MFFS). MFFS is a non-profit organization that offers free short-term and low-cost long-term counselling services across Canada. Using interns and new graduates, this unique model allows MFFS to offer timely, affordable counselling and support without being restricted by gender, age, geography or presenting issues. MFFS’ vision is to ensure no one is ever turned away from quality counselling services.
Our Counselling Therapist diploma program has an articulation agreement with BCIT. Graduates of our Counselling Therapist program are granted access to BCIT’s Advanced Diploma in Business Management.
Upon completion of Stenberg’s Counselling Therapist program, with an additional 8 months full time at BCIT, you can acquire an Advanced Diploma in one of Canada’s largest business schools, obtaining skills and experiences that will prepare you to successfully run a private practice.