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Introduction One of the biggest sources of confusion for Canadian counsellors is the difference between assessment  and diagnosis . Many clinicians have feared it: “Don’t assess, that’s diagnosing,” which is not only inaccurate but professionally limiting. Assessment is about understanding. Diagnosis is about classifying. This article provides clear, scope-aligned explanations to help counsellors practice confidently and ethically within their scope of practice that allows fo

Counsellors in AB, BC, and Nationally need ASSESS+ to advance their assessment skills to ensure they are able to practice to their full scope of practice.

Written for counsellors in Alberta, BC, and across Canada seeking stronger clinical assessment skills and advanced counselling practice.

In Canada, the profession of counselling and psychotherapy has steadily expanded in both recognition and responsibility. Yet, one area remains underutilized by many clinical counsellors: clinical assessment . While assessment instruments have long been the cornerstone of practice in psychology, they are increasingly relevant—and within scope—for counsellors and psychotherapists across provinces and territories. In fact, may clinical social workers also use assessment in their

I often get asked how much training and supervision is required to say you are competent in a new area of practice? Let's break this down a bit for counsellors with a focus on AB, BC, and National Counselling and Psychotherapy College/Association standards. Training: Building Knowledge and Skill for Canadian Counsellors Foundational Competence: Training equips counsellors with the theoretical and applied knowledge required for ethical use of assessment instruments (e.g., psy