Teaching, Training and Supervision
Our CBT Training Program Is Comprised of a Variety of Learning Options
Step Into the Science of Healing: CBT Skills Program
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely researched, globally recognized, and highly recommended approaches for treating mental health and behavioural health conditions. Backed by thousands of clinical studies, CBT is proven to support meaningful change in areas such as mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance use, and even public health concerns like obesity and smoking cessation. It’s also effective in addressing subclinical issues like perfectionism, shame, and self-criticism.
CBT works by targeting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, reshaping neural pathways in the brain to support long-term emotional and behavioural change. It offers practical, structured tools that help people take control of their mental health and lead fuller, healthier lives.
In Canada, both federal and provincial systems have identified CBT as a gold-standard treatment for structured psychotherapy programs. Our CBT training program offers flexible, evidence-based learning options designed to keep you current and confident in your skills. Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical expertise or apply CBT tools more effectively in practice, we’ll help you turn knowledge into impact.
Certified by Universities, Built for your Career.
Qualia has a strong and well established relationship with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program.
Through this partnership, we have trained thousands of mental health professionals and provide university calibre and recognized training and professional development.
For full descriptions of our trainings through Wilfrid Laurier as well as registration information please follow this link: Laurier CBT
CBT Supervision and Consultation Groups
Receiving clinical supervision by an experienced, skilled and compassionate supervisor is integral in professional registration, ethical practice and providing impactful client care. Only our most advanced, well trained and experienced clinical staff provide clinical supervision. Because of this you can have confidence that supervision through Qualia will be challenging, engaging and improve your clinical practice.
Ways to access supervision:
- Group or Dyadic Clinical Supervision/Consultation
- 1:1 Clinical Supervision/Consultation
- Peer Consultation Groups
Qualia Supervisors can provide specific CBT Supervision and/or broader clinical supervision that meets your needs. Qualia’s supervisors meet supervision qualifications as set out by the OCSWSSW and CRPO.
Select a supervisor to view their bio and book a consultation.
We are a proud partner with Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Social Work in offering our CBT Certificate and Training
We have proudly worked with the following agencies to provide teaching and training:
We also offer Teaching and Training through McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine and our instructor Thomas Brown, MSW Registered Social Worker, has been awarded McMasters KW and Area Teaching in Excellence Award.
Practicum Placement Opportunities
Qualia Counselling Services is dedicated to unlocking human potential and reducing emotional suffering through culturally responsive, evidence-based psychotherapy and training. Our clinical team specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), delivered with cultural humility, flexibility, and creativity to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Guided by our core values—professional excellence, authentic community, strength of character, and a commitment to healing—Qualia provides care that is both rigorous and deeply compassionate. We work with individuals across the lifespan and offer therapy for individuals, couples, dyads, families, and groups.
As part of our mission to advance the field of mental health, Qualia also serves as a respected clinical training site. We provide high-quality practicum placements and supervision for graduate students in counselling and psychotherapy. Trainees are immersed in real-world, evidence-based practice with a strong emphasis on professional development, cultural safety, and clinical excellence.
Through both service and training, Qualia is shaping the future of psychotherapy—supporting our clients today, while developing the compassionate and skilled clinicians of tomorrow.
Students who are accepted into Qualia’s practicum placement will have access to:
- weekly supervision meetings
- peer supervision opportunities
- extensive CBT resources.
Throughout the placement, students will have the opportunity to engage in clinical work in individual and group contexts as well as completing project work such as engaging in research, the development of groups and/or presentations, and CBT skills development. Qualia’s practicum placement also has a strong focus on self-reflection & self-practice.
Students in Qualia’s practicum placement are expected to be strong adult learners who can take initiative in identifying their learning needs and collaboratively direct their practicum experience. Learners at Qualia are expected to be able to give and receive constructive feedback and openly engage in experiential learning cycles to develop their clinical competencies.
Student Recruitment Process
- Submit Resume & Cover Letter to careers@qualiacounselling.com
- Advanced standing students preferred
- Completion of CBT level I an asset
- Interview
- Reference Check
- Submit Clinical Writing Sample
- Case Formulation
- Clinical Note
- Assessment
- Mock clinical assessment with a mock client
- Virtual or in-person complete a mock assessment following the biopsychosocial spiritual assessment provided by Qualia
- Meet and Greet with Potential Supervisor
We also offer Field Instruction in partnership with the following Universities & Colleges:
