June 19, 2026 Updates - Read full Newsletter here

ACTA is pleased to announce Board-approved registration improvements and temporary Summer 2026 registration incentives designed to reduce barriers to registration and support the counselling therapy profession's readiness for regulation.

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Whether you are a recent graduate, an experienced practitioner who has not yet registered, or a former member considering a return to ACTA, there has never been a better time to register. Strong participation demonstrates support for the counselling therapy profession and strengthens ACTA's ability to represent counselling therapists in upcoming discussions regarding regulation, workforce planning, and the future of mental health services in Alberta.

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To encourage participation and strengthen representation of the counselling therapy profession during upcoming workforce and regulation discussions, the following temporary incentives are available until September 15, 2026:

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New Applicants

• The $200 application fee is waived.

Former Members

• Applicable reinstatement fees are waived

ACTA Alberta Workforce Survey Participants

• Current ACTA members who completed the workforce survey and entered the draw will be eligible for one of ten $100 ACTA membership credits.

• Non-members who completed the workforce survey and entered the draw will receive a $100 registration credit upon successful approval of their registration.

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Registration Criteria Updated - NEW 

• All applicants must have completed a structured and cohesive counselling or psychotherapy education program

• 50 direct client contact hours, which may include practicum experience completed as part of a qualifying education program (reduced from the previous 450-hour requirement)

• 40 hours of clinical supervision, which may include clinical supervision received during practicum; and

• All other registration requirements remain unchanged.

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These changes are intended to reduce the gap between graduation and registration while maintaining ACTA's commitment to competency assurance, public protection, and professional accountability.

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Register here to attend a Registration Information Session about How to Apply

• Tuesday Jun 23, 12-1pm

• Thursday Jul 9, 12-1pm

• Tuesday Jul 23, 12-pm

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MTAA Regulation Q&A - Thursday, March 19, 7pm

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February 25, 2026 Updates - ACTA Newsletter (for full details)

 

We need you to take 10-15 minutes to complete the ACTA workforce survey—and to help us reach the entire counselling profession in Alberta. ACTA has been given an important opportunity to contribute directly to this process. We are bringing forward profession-specific insight into the experiences and system impacts faced by unregulated counselling therapists and psychotherapists—and this survey is critical. 

 

This survey is intended for ALL counsellors practicing in Alberta who are not yet regulated, not just ACTA members.  Please share widely. It closes March 24, 2026. 

 

 As a thank you for participating in the ACTA Workforce Survey, ACTA is offering a draw for ten (10) $100 ACTA membership credits. 

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ACTA Town Halls:

ACTA will be offering a series of upcoming town halls to share a political and system update on regulation and workforce, explain why ACTA’s upcoming workforce survey participation is critical, and discuss the role of ACTA membership at this stage of the profession’s development. These sessions will be facilitated by ACTA’s CEO & Registrar, Board Chair, and members of the Board. There is an opportunity to hear directly from ACTA leadership and ask questions. 

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Register here:

February 27, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm Noon: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Skazi2WmQNOJDrLRlaCwDQ

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March 4, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5R12iZ_ZQWSOPp-62ualFQ

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March 18, 2026 12:00 - 1:00pm:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZyTUro7HQm-uGNjZCucdhQ