What “title” can I use to describe myself and the services I offer after graduating from a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology?
Some professional terms are regulated by law; others are not. For example, in order to use the term “Psychologist”, a person must pass a government-sponsored written examination and meet other specific requirements. Terms such as “Psychotherapist”, however, are generally undefined by specific legal requirements, although this is expected to change in Ontario (see OACCPP website). Students should check with the jurisdiction where they plan on using specific titles or descriptors, since legal requirements and definitions vary from place to place.
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