ACCT Application Process

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor-Candidate (RTCc)

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)

Master Therapeutic Counsellor (MTC)

Registered Counselling Supervisor (RCS)

You're just getting started—but you've already shown you’re ready to begin.
 This entry-level designation is for graduates who have completed at least 50 hours of direct client contact (DCC) and 25 hours of clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor.

RTCcs have up to two years to meet the full RTC criteria. During this time, you can begin working with clients and charging up to 70% of the standard regional rate—making your services more accessible as you grow in skill and confidence.

If you already meet the RTC criteria, you can apply directly for full registration—RTCc is not a required step.

You’ve moved beyond the basics and are building a meaningful, client-centered practice.
RTC designation reflects at least 200 hours of DCC and 50 hours of clinical supervision.

This designation says: I’ve trained, I’ve practiced, I’ve been mentored—and I’m ready.
 An RTC supports clients through change with grounded skill, emotional maturity, and professional integrity.

This is where experience becomes leadership.
 To become an MTC, you must have been an accredited counselling professional for at least five years, with a minimum of 1,000 hours of DCC and 100 hours of supervision.

MTCs bring wisdom, presence, and a deep well of insight to their work. Many go on to mentor others, contribute to the profession, and continue their own learning with humility and curiosity.

The RCS is a senior practitioner who supports the growth of other therapists—holding space not only for clients, but for colleagues.

To apply, you must already hold the MTC designation (or an equivalent), and have completed 1,000 hours of DCC and 150 hours of post-graduation clinical supervision.

This designation reflects not just expertise, but a readiness to guide, challenge, and inspire the next generation of counsellors