Counsellor Training Institute

Kelowna College of Professional Counselling (KCPC) offers a one-year Diploma in Applied Psychology and Counselling with an optional specialization in Integrative Coaching, enabling students to become Professional Counsellors, Addiction Counsellors, Counselling Therapists, or Advanced Counselling Practitioners. The college provides online distance education, personalized 15-minute information sessions, and free interactive telephone practice sessions to develop foundational counselling skills. KCPC is accredited by the Ministry of Advanced Education in British Columbia and employs seasoned professionals with graduate degrees in counselling, social work, addictions, and psychology. Students benefit from volunteer positions, networking opportunities, and a competency-based training approach that prepares them for private practice or various mental health settings.