Hypnotherapy and Counselling Regulation (Canada)

Hypnotherapy and Counselling Regulation (Canada) (5)

Counselling and Hypnotherapy Legislation in Canada has become an important and complex topic. It affects counselling and hypnotherapy students and practitioners everywhere. Every province makes up its own laws defining legally what a counsellor actually does. In this space, I will be choosing specific geographical areas in Canada and writing about the current legislation or lack of in each district. I hope this can help students and Counselling Hypnotherapists.

Regulating Colleges (Counselling) in BC, Canada

Sheldon Bilsker, RCC,HT Wednesday, 02 September 2020 14:43

On August 23rd, 2020 the BC Government announced that it would be overhauling the 20 Colleges under the Health Protections Act. The intent is to reduce the 20 current Colleges to 6. This move is based on the recommendations of the Cayton report. Learn More about the Cayton Report and the restructuring.

What does this mean for Counsellors in BC?

It's hard to say. There is no mention of Counsellors in the document. We assume that part will become clearer probably around May 2020, when the process begins. Below is FACTBC's commentary on these recent events which will hopefully

Counselling - Hypnotherapy Regulation in Canada (Video)

Sheldon Bilsker, RCC, HT Wednesday, 24 June 2020 17:55

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute and the IACH. Orca Institute is Canada's longest-running and only Designated hypnotherapy school.
You can contact him at 604-808-3703

A current Overview of Counsellor Legislation in Canada. By IACH, and Orca Institute. This is a talk by Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC on June 20th, 2020, updating his students on Counsellor Regulation in Canada. Timeline 15 sec.- Fact BC History 3:51- Task Group 8:30- Cayton report 14:57- Ontario Legislation

Counselling Hypnotherapy Legislation in BC, Canada

Sheldon Bilsker, HT,RCC Tuesday, 13 November 2018 16:09

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute and the IACH. Orca Institute is Canada's longest-running and only Designated hypnotherapy school.
You can contact him at 604-808-3703

Important Update: 9-1-20 (Learn More)

On August 23rd, 2020 the BC Government announced that it would be overhauling the 20 Colleges under the Health Protections Act. The intent is to reduce the 20 current Colleges to 6.

Update: 5-16-20: The BC government has received formal input from the public as well as Professionals in the Counselling field. Awhile back, the government requested

Counsellor Legislation in Ontario, Canada

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC Wednesday, 07 November 2018 15:14

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute and the IACH. Orca Institute is Canada's longest-running and only Designated hypnotherapy school.
You can contact him at 604-808-3703

In 2007 the Ontario government created a draft proposal called The Controlled Act of Psychotherapy. On December 30, 2017, the act was proclaimed. The CRPO [College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario] has been tasked with being the overseeing body in this transition. As of December 2019, this act will go into effect. There have been many questions among

Counselling Legislation in BC (A Brief History)

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC Friday, 02 November 2018 21:49

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute, Canada's longest running hypnotherapy school. You can contact him at 604-808-3703.

Over the years many aspiring hypnotherapists and students have asked me about hypnotherapy legislation or lack of relating to their ability to practice in their location. This issue can be quite complex considering that each province and state is responsible for making its own legislation. In part 1 of this article, I’d like to focus on legislation in British Columbia, Canada. I’m starting here not just because I am based here but also because of

Hypnotherapy and Counselling Regulation (Canada) (5)

Regulating Colleges (Counselling) in BC, Canada

What does this mean for Counsellors in BC?

Counselling - Hypnotherapy Regulation in Canada (Video)

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute and the IACH. Orca Institute is Canada's longest-running and only Designated hypnotherapy school.You can contact him at 604-808-3703

Counselling Hypnotherapy Legislation in BC, Canada

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute and the IACH. Orca Institute is Canada's longest-running and only Designated hypnotherapy school. You can contact him at 604-808-3703

Important Update: 9-1-20 (Learn More)

Counsellor Legislation in Ontario, Canada

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute and the IACH. Orca Institute is Canada's longest-running and only Designated hypnotherapy school. You can contact him at 604-808-3703

Counselling Legislation in BC (A Brief History)

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute, Canada's longest running hypnotherapy school. You can contact him at 604-808-3703.

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute and the IACH. Orca Institute is Canada's longest-running and only Designated hypnotherapy school.
You can contact him at 604-808-3703

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute and the IACH. Orca Institute is Canada's longest-running and only Designated hypnotherapy school.
You can contact him at 604-808-3703

Sheldon Bilsker, HT, RCC is the Director and founder of Orca Institute and the IACH. Orca Institute is Canada's longest-running and only Designated hypnotherapy school.
You can contact him at 604-808-3703