Practicum Opportunities

Welcome! If you are a student seeking a 2SLGBTQ+ affirming, flexible & collaborative practicum site, you have landed in the right place.

We offer practicum positions ongoing, and depending on your specific school & deadlines we are accepting applications for May 2025, January September 2025 terms actively and will reach out for interviews closer to term deadlines.

See our practicum FAQs below. If you have a question that we haven’t answered here, email us directly at practicum@rainbowcounselling.ca!

  • We are a team of 2SLGBTQ+ identified and allied psychotherapists dedicated to providing a wide range of services, including individual, relationship and family therapy. Additionally, we offer workshops and consultation to allied organizations, all through intersectional, anti-oppressive lens’.

  • We are seeking practicum students who have a strong interest in supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community, who value anti-oppressive and intersectional approaches to mental health and want a flexible and collaborative space to learn and grow!

  • Practicum at Rainbow Counselling is dependent on your individual program's learning goals.

    The practicum position is completely virtual with opportunity to tailor your unique scheduling needs to best support your personal circumstances.

    Rainbow Counselling offers biweekly Peer Space Drop ins for all team members, with ability to learn from more experienced & senior therapists as well as other students.

    We offer additional training opportunities for practicum students to expand learning around various therapy modalities and private practice.

  • Yorkville, York University & Toronto Metropolitan University are schools we’ve connected with for prospective students thus far.

    If you are interested in a placement position with us, but are unsure if we are an approved site for your university, reach out to us directly at practicum@rainbowcounselling.ca!

    We are always looking to connect with new universities and students interested in working with us.

  • Yorkville MACP Students: supervision is completely subsidized and supported by a Rainbow Counselling approved external clinical supervisor.

    BSW & MSW Students: supervision is completely subsidized and supported on site with the Clinical Director.

    If you have questions about your specific universities supervisor requirements, don't hesitate to reach out to us directly!

  • You can fill out the form below, or email practicum@rainbowcounselling.ca with your CV, subject line indicating your ideal start date for practicum & deadline to submit your application and we will respond to those we are interested in pursuing interviews with!

Practicum Application Form

Applications for practicum positions are responded to periodically, in priority of those with nearest practicum deadlines. If you do not hear back regarding your application or have questions, email practicum@rainbowcounselling.ca directly