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NOC 41301 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Definition
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies assist individuals and groups of clients to identify, understand and overcome personal problems and achieve personal objectives. They can be specialized to work on specific problems and they may practice psychotherapy. They are employed by counselling centres, social service agencies, group homes, government agencies, family therapy centres, and educational, health care and rehabilitation facilities, or they may work in private practice.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 41301 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, code 41301 covers Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies. This TEER 1 occupation includes professionals such as psychotherapists, family counsellors, and marriage therapists who assist individuals, couples, or groups to improve their mental health and resolve personal or social issues. Typical duties include conducting intake assessments, developing customized therapeutic treatment plans, and delivering specialized counseling or therapy sessions.
To qualify under NOC 41301, individuals usually require a master's degree in counselling, psychology, social work, or a related discipline, along with supervised clinical training. Depending on the province of employment, registration with a provincial regulatory body or professional association is often mandatory. As a high-skilled TEER 1 occupation, this profession is eligible for major Canadian immigration pathways, including the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.