NCMHCE · Content Area
Counseling and Psychotherapy
Counseling and Psychotherapy is a content area on the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE), administered by NBCC. It falls under the Behavioral Health category.
Domain Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Domain | Counseling and Psychotherapy |
| Exam | National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) |
| Domain Weight | — |
| Practice Questions | 816 |
| Governing Body | NBCC |
| Available in App | Behavioral Health Exam Prep |
| Official Source | NBCC official website ↗ |
NCMHCE Counseling and Psychotherapy: FAQ
How much of the NCMHCE covers Counseling and Psychotherapy?
Counseling and Psychotherapy is one of 4 content areas tested on the NCMHCE, which contains 80 questions total. NBCC does not publish specific domain weightings for this exam, but Counseling and Psychotherapy appears in the official exam objectives. The C3RT app covers all 4 content areas, with 816 practice questions tagged to Counseling and Psychotherapy.
What is the NCMHCE exam format and how does Counseling and Psychotherapy fit in?
The NCMHCE has 4 content areas across 80 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes, with a passing score of Scaled (set by NBCC exam committee). Counseling and Psychotherapy is content area 2 of 4. The other content areas are Assessment and Diagnosis, Administration, Consultation and Supervision, Core Counseling Attributes.
How do I study for the Counseling and Psychotherapy section of the NCMHCE?
Targeted practice by content area is the most effective approach. The C3RT Behavioral Health Exam Prep app for iOS and Mac tags every practice question by content area, so you can isolate Counseling and Psychotherapy questions, track your accuracy, and focus study time on your weak spots. Combine focused practice sets with full-length timed mock exams as your test date approaches.
How many questions are on the NCMHCE and what is the passing score?
The NCMHCE consists of 80 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes, with a passing score of Scaled (set by NBCC exam committee). It is administered by NBCC and the exam fee is $295 USD. The C3RT app includes full-length practice exams that mirror the real format across all 4 content areas.
Where can I find official NBCC resources for Counseling and Psychotherapy?
The official source for NCMHCE content outlines and study resources is the NBCC website. The exam blueprint, which details all content areas including Counseling and Psychotherapy, is published there. C3RT is not affiliated with NBCC. It is a third-party practice platform that supplements official materials with 80+ practice questions, flashcards, and study tools across all 4 content areas.
Counseling and Psychotherapy is a content area on the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE), a Behavioral Health exam administered by NBCC. C3RT is not affiliated with NBCC. Certification names and trademarks are the property of their respective organisations. Official exam information is available at the NBCC website.