About The College
The Canadian College of Professional Counselling Practitioners (the CCPCP) is a voluntary national regulatory body for the profession of mental health practitioners in Canada.
The creation of the CCPCP recognizes the need to do no harm to the public by its regulation of CCPCP members. Its regulatory obligations are regulated under by-laws registered with the Canada Corporations Act, and administered by an appointed council. The CCPCP by-laws call for voluntary registration of mental health practitioners who are required to meet the highest standards of competency, which is measured through core knowledge as well as skill development. Members are required to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and to be compliant with a strict criterion for CCPCP membership.
The CCPCP is inclusive of all qualified and competent mental health practitioners in Canada and is not exclusive to a particular education type. The CCPCP is compliant to Canadian Law and specifically to the Canadian Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The CCPCP objectives are:
To do no harm to those seeking mental health services in Canada
To approve a minimum demonstrated knowledge and skill set for mental health practitioners throughout Canada, based on competency and not a particular education type
To maintain and enforce a National Code of Ethics
In the interest of public clarity and safety, to standardize ethics and regulation for mental health practitioners throughout Canada
An elected Board of Directors and an appointed Council, who are independent of membership of the CCPCP in order to prevent a conflict of interest during the governance and regulatory enforcement process, govern the CCPCP.
The CCPCP maintains a head office in British Columbia, which administers membership throughout Canada.
Board of Directors
Vikki Marrs - President
Rev. Vikki Marrs, CCPCP-r, has been a registered counsellor since 2002 and works as an Ordained Minister and Chaplain for the Good Samaritan Society in Salmon Arm, BC. She is a member of the Provincial Ethics Committee assisting with ethical dilemma resolution and reviews research applications. Vikki believes that, in a world where change is something that is increasingly faster and which challenges persons of all ages to respond and adapt or adjust, there is opportunity for members to develop their skills to respond to those needs. Seniors are almost a forgotten part of that picture. As more and more seniors require a higher level of care, the impact on families and relationships can be profound. She has developed therapeutic strategies to work with persons with dementia and has written a National strategy paper for Spiritual Care for Seniors. She was also the winner of the Innovation award in 2016 with BC Care Providers Association for developing a 1:1 strategy for the use of therapeutic dolls for persons living with dementia.
Dr. Libby Stowers - Chair
Libby Stowers, PhD, CCPCPr, completed her doctorate degree in San Diego, California where she specialized in clinical psychology. Before moving to Canada, Dr. Stowers spent 35 years as a psychologist in private practice working with individuals, families, and children. Dr. Stowers has also lived in Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Mexico where she expanded her understanding of diverse cultures. Dr. Stowers is currently the program director of a private career training college in BC. For the past decade she has served on the National Board of Directors for the Canadian College of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists, mentoring new counsellors and sharing her knowledge of the latest research and emerging trends in the mental health field.
Audrie Henry - Secretary and National Registrar
Audrie has a background in administration. In her role as Registrar, Audrie works closely with the Board of Directors, members, insurance companies, schools and the public.
Associate Members
