LEARN · GROW · CONNECT
Your journey as a therapist starts here.
A meaningful place to learn, practise, and discover your professional voice.
At Théla Psychotherapy Clinic, we welcome graduate counselling and psychotherapy students who are preparing to translate their academic learning into meaningful clinical practice.
We value curiosity, thoughtful reflection, cultural humility, ethical practice, and a willingness to keep learning.
APPLY FOR PRACTICUM →Becoming a therapist is a journey of learning — about others, and yourself.
A collaborative, trauma-informed environment for emerging mental health professionals.
THE THÉLA PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
More than completing your hours.
Practicum is an important transition from learning about psychotherapy to beginning the work of providing it.
Our aim is to offer students a structured outpatient setting where they can develop clinical skills, practise professional responsibilities, and build confidence through real-world experience.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Learning through experience.
Our practicum setting emphasizes clinical development, professionalism, and thoughtful engagement with clients.
01.
Clinical Experience
Gain experience in outpatient psychotherapy with adult clients, with caseload development guided by readiness, suitability, and clinic capacity.
02.
Trauma-Informed Practice
Develop awareness of safety, collaboration, client choice, emotional regulation, and the impact of trauma on therapeutic work.
03.
Professional Development
Build familiarity with documentation, scheduling, intake processes, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
04.
Reflective Learning
Strengthen self-awareness, clinical judgment, and the ability to recognize personal and professional learning needs.
05.
Cultural Responsiveness
Practise approaching diverse identities, lived experiences, family systems, and cultural contexts with humility.
06.
Collaborative Practice
Learn within a clinical environment that values communication, ethical decision-making, and teamwork.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Is Théla the right practicum setting for you?
We welcome applications from students enrolled in recognized graduate-level counselling, psychotherapy, and social work programs.
Applications are considered based on academic requirements, professional readiness, clinical compatibility, and available placement capacity.
Placement requirements
01. Enrolment in a recognized graduate-level counselling, psychotherapy, or social work program
02. Practicum requirements compatible with outpatient psychotherapy
03. Eligibility to provide services to adult clients aged 18 and older
04. Comfort providing psychotherapy in a fully virtual or remote setting
05. An external clinical supervisor approved by your academic institution
IMPORTANT SUPERVISION INFORMATION
External clinical supervision is required.
Théla Psychotherapy Clinic does not provide internal or on-site clinical supervision for practicum students.
Students are responsible for securing their own external clinical supervisor. The supervisor must satisfy the requirements of the student's academic institution.
Confirmation of an acceptable supervision arrangement is required before placement begins. Students should also confirm with their institution that this arrangement satisfies all applicable practicum requirements.
ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
Students from different programs are welcome.
Théla is not limited to a single institution. We review applications from a range of Canadian programs.
Yorkville University
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Humber College
Addictions and Mental Health Programs
University of Waterloo
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Wilfrid Laurier University
Master of Social Work (MSW)
City University
Master of Counselling
Canada Christian College
Master of Christian Counselling
Students from other recognized programs are encouraged to apply. Listing an institution does not guarantee placement or program approval. Compatibility is assessed individually.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Learning to practise with care and accountability.
Clinical growth involves more than conducting psychotherapy sessions. Students also learn to navigate the responsibilities that support safe, ethical, and organized client care.
Specific responsibilities are determined through orientation, placement agreements, student readiness, and applicable academic requirements.
Areas of professional development
Therapeutic rapport and clinical communication
Intake, assessment, and treatment planning
Progress notes and clinical documentation
Ethical decision-making and confidentiality
Professional communication and collaboration
Reflection, feedback, and professional growth
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply.
Interested in joining Théla for your practicum? Here's how to begin.
01
Review eligibility
Confirm your academic program, practicum requirements, virtual placement compatibility, and supervision arrangements.
02
Submit your application
Complete our practicum application form and provide the information requested for consideration.
03
Application review
Applications are reviewed based on program fit, clinical readiness, placement capacity, and client needs.
04
Next steps
Selected applicants may be invited to discuss their goals, availability, program requirements, and suitability.
Placements are limited and not guaranteed. Submission of an application does not constitute an offer of placement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A few things to know.
Do you only accept Yorkville University students?
No. We consider applicants from a range of recognized Canadian counselling, psychotherapy, and social work programs. Each application is assessed individually.
Are placements in person or virtual?
Our current practicum placement model is fully virtual. Students must be comfortable working remotely and confirm that this arrangement meets their academic program's requirements.
Does Théla provide clinical supervision?
No. Students must arrange an external clinical supervisor who meets their institution's requirements. Confirmation is required before placement begins.
Will I work with children or adolescents?
Students must be eligible to work with adult clients aged 18 and older. Placement activities and client assignments depend on clinical suitability and the approved placement scope.
Is a placement guaranteed if I meet the requirements?
No. Placements are offered according to academic compatibility, student readiness, clinic capacity, and client needs.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
Grow into the therapist you're becoming.
If you're looking for a practicum environment that values thoughtful clinical practice, professional development, and compassionate client care, we welcome your application.
APPLY FOR PRACTICUMQuestions? hello@thelaclinic.com
