Counselling & Psychotherapy programs in Canada

Institutions across Canada offer counselling & psychotherapy programs. Use the filters to compare tuition, duration, language of instruction and application timelines.

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Programs in Canada are offered at these levels: Foundation, Micro-credential, Certificate, Diploma, Trades - Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

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40 programs found

Micro-credential in Addiction Counselling Skills Award of Achievement

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

vcc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Micro-credential

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,700 / total

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Complex Trauma Associate Certificate

Justice Institute of British Columbia

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

jibc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,700 / total

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Counselling and Human Development Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Simon Fraser University World rank #376

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 216 / total

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Addiction Studies Certificate

Vancouver Island University World rank #4,743

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

viu.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 5,100 / total

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Micro-credential in Trauma-Informed Practice Micro-credential

Okanagan College

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

okanagan.bc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Micro-credential

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,100 / total

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Trauma and Crisis Intervention Associate Certificate

Justice Institute of British Columbia

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

jibc.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,600 / total

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Counselling Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - UBCV

The University of British Columbia World rank #64

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 5,739 / year

International tuition: CAD 10,082 / year

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Orientation and Mobility Graduate Certificate - UBCV

The University of British Columbia World rank #64

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 418 / credit

International tuition: CAD 997 / credit

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Counselling Psychology: Master of Arts (MA)

University of Victoria World rank #639

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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Honours Bachelor of Community Mental Health

Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 9 semesters

Local tuition: CAD 6,686 / year

International tuition: CAD 19,398 / year

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Honours Bachelor of Social Science - Addictions and Mental Health

Humber College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Degree: Honours Degree

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 7,604 / year

International tuition: CAD 23,353 / year

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BA/BS in Baccalauréat en santé mental

Université de l'Ontario français

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 6,324 / year

International tuition: CAD 13,000 / year

Program page

PGCert in Addictions and Mental Health

Algonquin College

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 3 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

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PGCert in Addictions and Mental Health (Part-time)

Conestoga College

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

conestogac.on.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Program page

PGCert in Children's Mental Health Services

Conestoga College

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

conestogac.on.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,598 / year

International tuition: CAD 16,809 / year

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Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate)

Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

durhamcollege.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 3 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 5,127 / year

International tuition: CAD 17,839 / year

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Master of Counselling

Athabasca University World rank #2,990

Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

athabascau.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 3.5 years

Delivery: Online

Credits: 36.0 (credits)

Local tuition: CAD 31,716 / total

International tuition: CAD 34,716 / total

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MA/MS in Counselling Psychology

Providence University College and Theological Seminary

De Salaberry, Manitoba, Canada

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

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MA/MS in School Counselling

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 3 years

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Counselling Psychology

Offered as: Master's Degree · Doctorate

University of Calgary World rank #159

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 2 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,225 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,859 / semester

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BA/BS in Addictions Counselling

University of Lethbridge World rank #2,220

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

ulethbridge.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 4 years

Local tuition: CAD 6,822 / year

International tuition: CAD 24,662 / year

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BA/BS in Addictions and Mental Health Counselling

University of Lethbridge World rank #2,220

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Local tuition: CAD 6,822 / year

International tuition: CAD 24,662 / year

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Graduate Diploma – Counselling

Athabasca University World rank #2,990

Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

athabascau.ca University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy

Duration: 1.5 years

Local tuition: CAD 1,939 / credit

International tuition: CAD 2,189 / credit

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Counselling & Psychotherapy programs in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Canada?

Which fields of study can I browse in Canada?

How much does it cost to study in Canada?

How do I choose the right program?

Micro-credential in Addiction Counselling Skills Award of Achievement

Complex Trauma Associate Certificate

Counselling and Human Development Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Addiction Studies Certificate

Micro-credential in Trauma-Informed Practice Micro-credential

Trauma and Crisis Intervention Associate Certificate

Counselling Psychology: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - UBCV

Orientation and Mobility Graduate Certificate - UBCV

Counselling Psychology: Master of Arts (MA)

Honours Bachelor of Community Mental Health

Honours Bachelor of Social Science - Addictions and Mental Health

BA/BS in Baccalauréat en santé mental

PGCert in Addictions and Mental Health

PGCert in Addictions and Mental Health (Part-time)

PGCert in Children's Mental Health Services

Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate)

Master of Counselling

MA/MS in Counselling Psychology

MA/MS in School Counselling

Counselling Psychology

BA/BS in Addictions Counselling

BA/BS in Addictions and Mental Health Counselling

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