Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies assist individuals and groups of clients to identify, understand and overcome personal problems and achieve personal objectives. They can be specialized to work on specific problems and they may practice psychotherapy.
Very good
Market Demand
TEER 1
Skill Level
ON, AB, NL
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
- Follow up on results of counselling programs and clients' adjustments
- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
- May supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
- May provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
- May provide witness testimony in court proceedings
- May conduct research, publish research papers, educational texts and articles and deliver presentations at conferences
- May collaborate with employee assistance programs or with government organizations in health and safety or with victims of crime
- May participate in fundraising activities.
Qualifications
- checkA bachelor's or a master's degree in the field of counselling, therapy, mental health, psychology or a related social service discipline is required and a period of supervised clinical work with clients may be required.
- checkA master’s degree in the field of therapy is required for art therapist, music therapist, and dance therapists.
- checkMembership with a provincial or federal association is usually required by employers.
- checkRegistration with a regulatory body is required in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for counselling therapists.
- checkTo practise psychotherapy, a permit is required in Quebec and registration with the appropriate regulatory body is required in Ontario.
- checkIn Quebec, registration with a regulatory body is required for marriage and family therapists, psychoeducators and sexologists and criminologists.
Market Outlook by Province
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Very good for therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (NOC 41301) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.What Types of Employers Are Out There?More than one-third are employed in offices of other health practitionersOther key employers include, individual and family services, out-patient care centres, and hospitals Self employmentWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?This occupational group includes therapists in different specializations, therefore employment prospects may vary among these professionals. For example:Public sector investments in mental health-related services are expected to create job opportunities for therapists offering services for addiction treatment and prevention, and to children and youthWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?Professional and/or regulatory bodies associated with this occupational group include:College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.Here are some key facts about therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies in Ontario: Approximately 33,250 people work in this occupation. Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 46%Social assistance (NAICS 624): 28%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 72% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations61% of therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.41% of therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 17% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 83% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 68% compared to 13% for all occupations
Very good
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (NOC 41301) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies in Alberta: Approximately 7,100 people work in this occupation. Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies mainly work in the following sectors: Social assistance (NAICS 624): 36%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 32%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 12%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 76% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 24% compared to 20% for all occupations64% of therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.20% of therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 19% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 81% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 57% compared to 9% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (NOC 41301) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation. Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies mainly work in the following sectors: Social assistance (NAICS 624): 38%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 25%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 25%Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 83% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations72% of therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.19% of therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 14% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 86% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 55% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 43% compared to 7% for all occupations
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TEER 1 occupations typically require a university degree and qualify for Express Entry. These are high-priority for STEM and healthcare category draws.
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Persuading
to motivate clients to adopt healthier behaviours, adhere to specialized treatment plans or engage in activities that support their well-being
Social Perceptiveness
to accurately assess and understand the emotions, needs and motivations of their clients
Problem Identification and Inductive Reasoning
to accurately identify clients' issues to develop personalized treatment plans using the most effective therapeutic approaches
Verbal Ability and Speech Recognition
to communicate therapeutic ideas and coping strategies to clients in a way that is easy to comprehend
Concern for Others and Social orientation
to foster a sense of empathy and trust to encourage clients to open up and engage in the therapeutic process
Knowledge in Mental Health
to understand various mental health disorders and conditions to accurately diagnose clients, suggest coping strategies and support clients' needs
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