This might be the case in Canada, but it's certainly not how it is seen in the UK. Talking specifically about the difference between counselling and psychotherapy, the BACP (the largest therapist professional body in the UK) wrote:

BACP, as an Association, has not distinguished between counselling and psychotherapy. Counselling and psychotherapy are umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over the short or long term to help them bring about effective change or enhance their wellbeing.

Counselling and psychotherapy are services sought by clients to help them resolve emotional, psychological and relationship issues within a context of confidentiality and clear ethical boundaries using evidence-based interventions to foster long-term recovery, increased resilience and wellbeing.

BACP sees no evidence of any difference between the functions of counselling and psychotherapy.