Counsellors, clinicians and therapists
Last updated on September 24, 2025On this page
Counsellors and child and youth mental health (CYMH) clinicians help individuals and families identify, understand and overcome their personal problems and reach their goals.
Counsellors may specialize in areas including:
- Rehabilitation, addiction, and family therapy
- Behavioural disorders or trauma
They may also practice psychotherapy.
They may work for:
- BC Government
- Social service and government agencies
- Mental health agencies
- Group homes
- Shelters
- Substance abuse centers
- School boards
- Correctional facilities
- Private organizations
Remote counselling has also become more common as technology advances.
- Child and youth counsellor
- CYMH clinician
- Clinical counsellor
- Family counsellor
- Behaviour consultant
- Behaviour interventionist
- Learn more about working as a CYMH Clinician in the BC Public Service
- Explore WorkBC profiles for wages, working environment, job openings and more
- Find your path: visit BC Education Planner for information on post-secondary education programs
- For education transfer opportunities, check out the BC Transfer Guide
- Browse the Job Bank and Ministry of Children and Family Development Job Seekers page for current vacancies