Counselling training programs

The Student Counselling Centre offers a 8 to 10 month Marriage and Family Therapy supervised practicum experience for students enrolled in a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program. A double practicum may be considered for suitable applicants. The systemic lens which MMFTs bring to the therapy room is an excellent fit in the University environment, as students navigate transitions, and grow in intersecting systems in their lives. The Student Counselling Centre is an affirming environment that seeks to celebrate diversity and we encourage applicants from the BIPOC and 2SLGBTTQ+ communities to consider training with us.

Practicum students will have the opportunity to provide individual and group counselling to University of Manitoba students. Some couples work may also be available for additional relational hours. MMFT practicum students at the Student Counselling Centre will receive supervision from an MMFT Supervisor or Supervisor-Qualifying, and will be integrated into team meetings, professional development opportunities, and campus outreach activities. The Student Counselling Centre offers a rich environment to develop and cultivate therapeutic skills due to the professional diversity of our staff team.

Additional highlights include:

• diverse clientele, including international students and newcomers, BIPOC students, 2SLGBTTQS+ folks, people with disabilities, and student parents; as well as many who live in the intersections of these identities;
• a wide range of presenting/therapeutic issues including trauma; anxiety and OCD, grief, transitions, and relational concerns; 
• opportunity for workshop and group development and facilitation;
• a developmental approach to growth in the practicum experience;

Applications are submitted through the Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program at the University of Winnipeg, but questions or inquiries may be directed to Danna McDonald, RMFT-SQ, RSW, via email danna.mcdonald@umanitoba.ca.

Our Residency, initially accredited in 1991-1992, was site-visited June 12th-13th, 2019, and re-accredited by the CPA for a 7-year term through the 2025-2026 training year – through August 31st, 2026.

The SCC’s Residency in Professional Psychology is closing effective September 1st, 2026. As such, we will not be accepting any applications for this training experience and encourage  pre-doctoral students to search for alternative options by using the directories of the CCPPP (Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs),  the CPA (Canadian Psychological Association), and APPIC (Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centres). 

The Social Work Field Placement for students in Social Work education programs is an eight (8) month placement for up to two students, offering supervised experience in providing direct counselling services to University of Manitoba students. Opportunities also exist for participation in community advocacy, outreach activities and program development. Highlights of this field place include:

• Gaining skills and experience in conducting individual and group counselling;
• Receipt of weekly individual supervision on student's counselling and training experiences;
• Diversity in clientele, as well as in the nature and intensity of presenting concerns;
• A developmental approach to training that respects the skills and needs of the field placement student;

For more information on the Social Work Field Placement, please contact us at 204-474-8592.