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Practicum Placement- September 2025

Now Accepting Applications

Who Is Our Ideal Candidate?

We welcome applications from students who are passionate about holistic, trauma-informed work and who are eager to grow in a supportive clinical setting. Ideal candidates will:

  • Have previous experience—through work, volunteer roles, or education—in mental health, social services, pastoral care, or a related field

  • Strong communication, writing, and time management skills

  • Be able to provide both in-person sessions (minimum twice per week) at our St. Catharines office, as well as virtual therapy

  • Be capable of working independently while also open to guidance and collaboration

  • Be motivated to expand their skills in individual, couple, and family therapy

  • Be registered or in the process of registering as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) prior to the practicum start date

  • Adhere to CRPO professional standards as well as guidelines set by Yorkville University, or their academic institution they attend

  • Carry professional liability and malpractice insurance

  • Be available to complete a minimum of 13.5 practicum hours on-site per week for two full trimesters (or approximately 10 client-facing hours per week)

  • Be open to contributing to our social media presence by developing engaging and informative video content

  • Have access to a quiet, private workspace with a stable internet connection for remote counselling sessions

Join Our Team at Wellness Counselling Centre - Supporting Clients in
Moving from Hurt to Hope

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Wellness Counselling Centre is a group of Registered Psychotherapists, offering individual, couple, and family counselling to clients ages 12 and up. We are more than a therapy practice—we are a compassionate, collaborative team that believes in meeting clients exactly where they are.

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Rooted in trauma-informed, client-centred care, our work embraces a holistic approach that honours each person's lived experience. Whether someone is navigating a difficult life transition, experiencing relational challenges, or recovering from trauma, we strive to create a calm, non-judgemental space where healing and growth are possible.

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Many of our clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck—on the outside, they may appear to be managing, but internally they may be anxious, shut down, or uncertain about how to move forward. Others are parents seeking support for their children or teens, unsure where to turn after exhausting all options.

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At WCC, we consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they begin to move from pain toward possibility. This philosophy extends to how we support you as a student therapist.

Teen Psychologist

What You Can Expect as a

Student Therapist at WCC:

  • A warm, inclusive environment where you will feel supported and encouraged

  • Hands-on experience providing therapy to individuals and couples in person and/or virtually 

  • Support to complete direct and indirect hours through 50 minute in-person and/or virtual counselling sessions, conducting consultations, intakes etc.

  • Exposure to a wide range of presenting concerns including, anxiety, relational wounds, parenting struggles, and emotional dysregulation

  • A diverse client base that includes adults, teens, and children (12 + if comfortable working with children), offering meaningful and varied clinical experience

  • A collaborative team culture where your insights and contributions are genuinely valued

  • Opportunities to contribute to psychoeducational resources and social media content that support community engagement

  • A setting that encourages you to develop your clinical voice while deepening your skills in trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy

  • Weekly 1 hour supervision at no extra cost to you with our clinical director

  • Access to office space with wifi for in-person sessions or virtual sessions

  • Opportunity to gain experience with various therapeutic approaches including such as Somatic and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, Gottman, EFT, Humanistic, Expressive Arts, and Trauma-informed perspectives

  • Professional, company email, profile in Jane App for client management, and marketing done for you

  • Ongoing support, guidance, and training opportunities

Ready To Apply?

If you feel you are a good fit for this position please email your resume and cover letter to info@wellnesscc.ca with subject line

 

“Practicum Placement September 2025”

 

Please highlight any relevant experience and why you would be a good fit.

 

Thank you for your interest.

Only candidates we request an interview for will be contacted.

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