This page is for general information only. If anything is unclear, please call the registrar.

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Criteria for admission

Prospective students at the Toronto Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education (TCPCE) must have, at a minimum, successfully completed an undergraduate degree. Preference will be given to prospective students who have completed their undergraduate degree in a behavioural sciences or human services discipline.

Application procedure

Persons wishing to apply for admission and who meet the academic criteria must complete the following:

• Contact the registrar in writing prior to seeking admission.
• Complete the application form and submit it to the registrar by June 1, 2026 along with the $100 application fee.
• Attend an interview — in person or online.
• Indicate your willingness to engage fully in all aspects of the TCPCE program day.
• Indicate your willingness to complete at least 50 hours of personal psychotherapy during the certificate program.

The non-refundable $100 application fee is submitted by e-transfer to tcpcetoronto@gmail.com. Once your application is complete, the admissions committee will review it and communicate a decision within three weeks of a complete application — or of the application deadline, whichever is later.

Advanced standing & credit transfers

Applicants who have completed graduate courses in psychotherapy or related disciplines at other institutions may request advanced standing. Students granted advanced standing are not required to complete the year-one foundation courses, but must complete the second- and third-year courses and the spring/summer intersession courses.

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Tuition & fees

Tuition fees are subject to change and are confirmed in your admission contract. The fees below are for the 2026–27 academic year.

Year	Courses	Tuition
Year One Fall / Winter / Spring	TCP 5102 Psychodynamic Therapies TCP 5101 Foundations in Psychotherapy TCP 5100 Human Development and Psychotherapy TCP 5103 Pre-Practicum Theory Class TCP 5104 Working with Couples or TCP 5200 Systemic and Collaborative Therapies	$6,875
Year Two Fall / Winter / Spring	TCP 5300 Cognitive Therapies TCP 5210A Group Supervision and SEUS Group TCP 5201 Psychopathology TCP 5210B Group Supervision and SEUS Group TCP 5104 Working with Couples or TCP 5200 Systemic and Collaborative Therapies Clinical Supervision — 10 hours	$8,375
Year Three Fall / Winter	TCP 5202 Trauma and Psychotherapy TCP 5310A Group Supervision and SEUS Group TCP 5301 Ethics in Psychotherapy TCP 5310B Group Supervision and SEUS Group Clinical Supervision — 10 hours	$7,000

Additional fees

Application fee	$100
Transcripts	$10
Additional supervision — individual, per hour	$130
Additional supervision — dyadic, per person per hour	$65
Individual psychotherapy — paid directly to therapist	Varies

Tuition & fee payment schedules

Tuition for the fall and winter terms may be paid on one of the following schedules:

1. Paid in full in week one of each term.
2. Paid in two installments — week one and week six of each term.
3. Paid in four installments — on the 1st or 15th of each of the four months of the term.
4. Other arrangements may be made individually with the registrar.

Tuition for the spring course must be paid in full by the first day of the spring course.

Once a student is accepted and offered a place in the program, they accept the offer and submit a non-refundable deposit of $500 towards their tuition for the year. Students must be up to date with their tuition payments in order to register in the next course or semester. Fees for additional supervision are paid directly to the clinical supervisor at the time of the supervision session.

Tuition may be paid by cash, cheque, credit card, or electronic transfer. Details for payment will be provided by the registrar.

Withdrawals & tuition refunds

• Withdraw within one week of registration — full refund of all tuition paid.
• Withdraw within the first six weeks of the fall or winter term — prorated refund, less a $150 administration fee.
• Withdraw after the sixth week of the fall or winter term — no refund.
• Withdraw from a spring course before it begins — full refund.
• No refunds for spring/summer courses once the course has begun.

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Program overview

The Certificate in Psychotherapy is a three-year program, offered one day per week during the fall and winter terms, plus one summer intersession course each year. The program is of interest to students applying for the Registered Psychotherapist designation with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

There are 10 graduate-level theory courses included in the Certificate of Psychotherapy:

Spring courses

• Couple Therapy or Systemic and Collaborative Therapies
• Group Supervision and SEUS Group

The fall term is 12 weeks long, beginning in September. The winter term is 12 weeks long, beginning the first full week of January. All classes are held on Mondays from 8:40 am – 4:00 pm. A six-week intensive spring course (100% attendance required) is offered each year and usually begins on the last Monday of April.

Daily schedule

8:40 – 9:00	Gathering and reflection
9:00 – 12:00	Theory and in-class training
1:00 – 4:00	Theory (Year One) — Group Supervision and SEUS Group (Years Two & Three)

Clinical supervision

Students in years 2 and 3 receive 10 hours of clinical supervision each year — 5 hours in each of the fall and winter terms. These sessions are typically individual or dyadic. Students also receive 36 hours of group supervision during each of the fall and winter terms. Missed supervision sessions are not made up unless arranged in advance with the supervisor.

Clinical hours

In addition to weekly classes, year 2 and year 3 students are expected to carry a caseload of approximately five clients per week. Students arrange their own clients and placements in consultation with training staff. TCPCE cannot guarantee placements, although we maintain established relationships with agencies that have offered placements to our students in the past.

Personal psychotherapy

Skilled psychotherapists attend to their own personal growth and healing. Students must be able to verify completion of at least 50 hours of personal psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist (or an equivalent member of a regulatory college permitted to perform psychotherapy). We recommend beginning personal psychotherapy in your first year of the program.

The 50 hours do not need to be continuous, but must be paced as follows:

• 15 hours by the end of year one (required to begin placement).
• 20 hours completed during year two.
• The remaining 15 hours completed during year three.

The 50 hours must be verified by a letter from your psychotherapist. This verification is one of the requirements to receive a certificate of program completion.

Course requirements

Each of the 10 courses includes several written assignments and/or examinations. Written assignments total approximately 25–30 pages and are completed outside of class hours. Assigned reading takes 3–4 hours per week on average in addition to class hours.

Progression through the program

To progress through the three-year certificate program, students must complete all required coursework from the previous year. A student who has not completed required courses or assignments for their year may not be permitted to enter the next year until the work is complete. Exceptions for extenuating circumstances may be approved by the Program Director.

The entire Certificate program must be completed within 6 years for the certificate to be awarded.

Completion of the program does not guarantee employment. This handbook serves as the contract (once an offer is accepted) between the student and the college, and is subject to the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 and the regulations made under the Act.