National Board for Certified Counselors

NCC

Arbor lists 13 coaches holding the NCC (National Certified Counselor) credential, issued by the National Board for Certified Counselors.

National Certified Counselor

What it means

An NCC is a credentialed counselor, which can be relevant for coaches working at the edge of coaching and therapy. Coaching ≠ therapy, but the training overlap means an NCC-trained coach often has strong skills in active listening, frame-setting, and ethical practice.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, supervised counseling experience, and passing the National Counselor Examination.

Frequently asked

Questions about the NCC.

What is an NCC certification?
NCC is the National Certified Counselor credential from the National Board for Certified Counselors. An NCC is a credentialed counselor, which can be relevant for coaches working at the edge of coaching and therapy. Coaching ≠ therapy, but the training overlap means an NCC-trained coach often has strong skills in active listening, frame-setting, and ethical practice.
What are the requirements for an NCC?
Master's degree in counseling, supervised counseling experience, and passing the National Counselor Examination.
Who issues the NCC credential?
The NCC is issued by the National Board for Certified Counselors.