Requirements For
Mental Health Professionals (​MHP)

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​Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) have credentials and experience in the mental health/human services field, and are members of a professional association. They have training and experience in the field of EFW, as well as cross-training in equine behaviour and safety. These practitioners will partner with Equine Professionals (EPs)  when engaging in EFW work with clients. However, depending on their Scope of Practice and Levels of Expertise, some work with clients may be done on a one-to-one basis without the presence of an EP.


MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PREREQUISITES (New as of April 2020)
  1. ​Proof of credentialing in the field of mental health (Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Art Therapist, Music Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Medical Doctor with Psychotherapy training, Social Worker and Child and Youth Care)  with a Master’s level degree minimum. This list may be expanded in the future as Provincial Colleges are legislated. 
  2. ​Professional Association membership in good standing (required). 
  3. Equivalent of two (2) years/2500 hours of experience in your field. 




If you have started your certification and paid for your certification application before April 2020 you may continue with your certification under the old requirement for Mental Health Professional as listed below.
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PREREQUISITES (Valid previous to April 2020)
  1. ​Proof of credentialing in the field of mental health (Counsellor, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor with Psychotherapy training, Social Worker, Child and Youth Care Worker, and Addictions Counsellor with a university degree. This list may be expanded in future).
  2. Professional Association membership in good standing (required). 
  3. Equivalent of two (2) years/2500 hours of experience in your field. 

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