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Shannon M. Simms, MA, CCC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Shannon Simms<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I am a Professional Member of the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), possessing a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation. I work in the areas of mental health and addiction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To qualify for certification, in addition to the required education and experience, I agree to abide by a code of ethics and standards of professional conduct. To maintain my certification, every year I must obtain a required number of Continuing Education hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a specialty in Problem Gambling and have a contract with the Provincial Government to provide free counselling for people who meet the criteria for problem gambling or are affected by a problem gambler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2005 I have been working as a Qualified Insolvency Counsellor for Licensed Insolvency Trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualifications:
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