Therapists in Vancouver, BC

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Kristin Elise Rumohr
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6J
Most problems arise when there is a disconnect between who we are and who we THINK we should be. To "protect" us from this disconnect, our minds create issues such as depression, anxiety, shame, anger, arrogance, resentment and blame. Through counselling, these forces can be energetically re-directed . I use a personally tailored approach to counselling where we work together to strip away the societal constructs that tell you how to think, feel, and behave, in order to re-connect to your true-self.
Most problems arise when there is a disconnect between who we are and who we THINK we should be. To "protect" us from this disconnect, our minds create issues such as depression, anxiety, shame, anger, arrogance, resentment and blame. Through counselling, these forces can be energetically re-directed . I use a personally tailored approach to counselling where we work together to strip away the societal constructs that tell you how to think, feel, and behave, in order to re-connect to your true-self.
(873) 509-5267 View (873) 509-5267
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Leanne Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Since 1996 I have been working along side families and individuals to support them through life’s struggles. With compassion and confidence we work on adjustment to injuries, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations and PTSD. I have worked individuals, children, and couples. I create a queer friendly environment.
Since 1996 I have been working along side families and individuals to support them through life’s struggles. With compassion and confidence we work on adjustment to injuries, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations and PTSD. I have worked individuals, children, and couples. I create a queer friendly environment.
(778) 761-3399 View (778) 761-3399
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Harjeet Thiara
Counsellor, RPC-C
8 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
If you are someone who is feeling conflicted on the inside and are doing your best to make decisions for your life from a whole and centred place, but feel the constant struggle between your desires and expectations, please reach out. If you have a history of trauma (PTSD, CPTSD), are living with anxiety, depression, or going through a life transition, I am happy to support you. We can create a new story in your life while also building resources for you to take into the world. I am located conveniently in downtown Vancouver as well as in South Surrey.
If you are someone who is feeling conflicted on the inside and are doing your best to make decisions for your life from a whole and centred place, but feel the constant struggle between your desires and expectations, please reach out. If you have a history of trauma (PTSD, CPTSD), are living with anxiety, depression, or going through a life transition, I am happy to support you. We can create a new story in your life while also building resources for you to take into the world. I am located conveniently in downtown Vancouver as well as in South Surrey.
(431) 341-0944 View (431) 341-0944
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Centre For Psychodynamic Insights
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, HBA, RP
Online Only
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
(437) 907-6850 View (437) 907-6850
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Isaiah Finkelstein
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6H
Beginning counselling is an intimidating process and I congratulate you for making it this far! Good job! Counselling offers a space for growth, stabilization, recovery, healing, and connection. I believe that much of human suffering is the result of disconnection and loneliness. As humans, we require connection. When we do not have this or we fear our connection is under threat, we respond. In counselling, we can explore this response to better understand our patterns and why we often find ourselves stuck, isolated, and distraught.
Beginning counselling is an intimidating process and I congratulate you for making it this far! Good job! Counselling offers a space for growth, stabilization, recovery, healing, and connection. I believe that much of human suffering is the result of disconnection and loneliness. As humans, we require connection. When we do not have this or we fear our connection is under threat, we respond. In counselling, we can explore this response to better understand our patterns and why we often find ourselves stuck, isolated, and distraught.
(778) 717-3029 View (778) 717-3029
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Carolina Rojas Counselling Services
Counsellor, RCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Latina therapist offering individual, couples and relationship counselling in Spanish and English with experience supporting diverse populations in community-based organizations as well as educational and public settings. I offer culturally responsive care that honours your unique lived experience and the many intersecting layers that shape your story. I recognize that mental health is deeply tied to social justice, and I hold space with care, curiosity, and deep respect for all of who you are, recognizing that your experiences are shaped by many intersecting parts of your identity.
I am a Latina therapist offering individual, couples and relationship counselling in Spanish and English with experience supporting diverse populations in community-based organizations as well as educational and public settings. I offer culturally responsive care that honours your unique lived experience and the many intersecting layers that shape your story. I recognize that mental health is deeply tied to social justice, and I hold space with care, curiosity, and deep respect for all of who you are, recognizing that your experiences are shaped by many intersecting parts of your identity.
(867) 670-9109 View (867) 670-9109
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Isabella S P Jiang
Counsellor, MA, RCC
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C
As a bilingual counsellor fluent in both English and Chinese, I offer a unique perspective that bridges Western and Chinese cultures to help clients discover their own distinctive identities. My counselling approach is comprehensive, utilizing post-modern narrative theory to view clients as whole individuals, rather than pathologizing or labeling them. I work with clients aged 18 and up, including seniors, and specialize in parent-adult children relationship counselling, life, career and executive coaching, and couple counselling. As a supervisor candidate, I am currently offering low cost supervision for interns and counsellors.
As a bilingual counsellor fluent in both English and Chinese, I offer a unique perspective that bridges Western and Chinese cultures to help clients discover their own distinctive identities. My counselling approach is comprehensive, utilizing post-modern narrative theory to view clients as whole individuals, rather than pathologizing or labeling them. I work with clients aged 18 and up, including seniors, and specialize in parent-adult children relationship counselling, life, career and executive coaching, and couple counselling. As a supervisor candidate, I am currently offering low cost supervision for interns and counsellors.
(604) 245-5122 View (604) 245-5122
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Joelle Lazar
Counsellor, MA, RCC
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z
Do you feel stuck, and want more from life? Do you get overwhelmed with anxiety then distract, act out, numb, or shut down to cope? Do you wish that you could be more kind and accepting of yourself, and feel more at ease and fulfilled in your relationships? I am a warm, skilled, and collaborative therapist ready with the tools, resources, and support to help you overcome feelings of inadequacy, a debilitating inner critic, struggles with intimacy, poor boundaries, crippled confidence, procrastination, depression, and intrusive thoughts. You can get free of self defeating patterns, and feel good about yourself!
Do you feel stuck, and want more from life? Do you get overwhelmed with anxiety then distract, act out, numb, or shut down to cope? Do you wish that you could be more kind and accepting of yourself, and feel more at ease and fulfilled in your relationships? I am a warm, skilled, and collaborative therapist ready with the tools, resources, and support to help you overcome feelings of inadequacy, a debilitating inner critic, struggles with intimacy, poor boundaries, crippled confidence, procrastination, depression, and intrusive thoughts. You can get free of self defeating patterns, and feel good about yourself!
(604) 305-3862 View (604) 305-3862
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Carly Goodfellow
Counsellor, MA, RCC, ACS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with 17 years experience, for individuals and couples who want to heal from depression, social anxiety, trauma and abuse and relationship difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment. With a warm, nurturing and effective relational approach, I can help you recover your self-worth, heal early trauma wounds, find your centre of calm, build confidence in relationships and find joy and vitality that might be painfully missing in your life. I tailor my methods to your individual needs and goals to bring about the changes you are wanting to see.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with 17 years experience, for individuals and couples who want to heal from depression, social anxiety, trauma and abuse and relationship difficulties in a safe and non-judgmental environment. With a warm, nurturing and effective relational approach, I can help you recover your self-worth, heal early trauma wounds, find your centre of calm, build confidence in relationships and find joy and vitality that might be painfully missing in your life. I tailor my methods to your individual needs and goals to bring about the changes you are wanting to see.
(604) 200-0586 View (604) 200-0586
Photo of Terriea Antoinette Wadud - Turiya Wild-Rose Integrated Empowerment Services, Counsellor, RTC
Welcome, I love LOVE. I have since I was a child. I am passionate about all things relationship & I am an expert both personally, & professionally about what supports relationships & intimacy to thrive with aliveness & passion. Maybe you are struggling with the impacts of past heartbreaks- numbing, distancing, grief, emotional unavailability- and you don't even realize it. All you know, is that a part of you deeply yearns to be truly loved & respected by the partner of your dreams. Yet, you find yourself repeating patterns that leave you feeling alone & confused.
Welcome, I love LOVE. I have since I was a child. I am passionate about all things relationship & I am an expert both personally, & professionally about what supports relationships & intimacy to thrive with aliveness & passion. Maybe you are struggling with the impacts of past heartbreaks- numbing, distancing, grief, emotional unavailability- and you don't even realize it. All you know, is that a part of you deeply yearns to be truly loved & respected by the partner of your dreams. Yet, you find yourself repeating patterns that leave you feeling alone & confused.
(587) 800-9836 View (587) 800-9836
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Ella Bolourian
Counsellor, MA, MC, RCC
Online Only
As you go along in life, do you find yourself switching between different moods and hijacked by so many contradictory feelings and impulses that feel out of your control or conscious awareness? You may wish to live life more fully and meaningfully while you find yourself inhibited or limited with struggles between your wish for involvement in ordinary life and fear of leaving the house, mistrust of relationships, or hopelessness about future. In dealing with these personal challenges, you may feel flooded and severely anxious or in trying to disconnect or deny these responses, may feel chronically depressed and alienated from self.
As you go along in life, do you find yourself switching between different moods and hijacked by so many contradictory feelings and impulses that feel out of your control or conscious awareness? You may wish to live life more fully and meaningfully while you find yourself inhibited or limited with struggles between your wish for involvement in ordinary life and fear of leaving the house, mistrust of relationships, or hopelessness about future. In dealing with these personal challenges, you may feel flooded and severely anxious or in trying to disconnect or deny these responses, may feel chronically depressed and alienated from self.
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Daniel Jacob Self
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z
Deep inside of you is the awareness of what you need to heal. I help facilitate and unearth that inner wisdom with individuals, relationships, and groups. Together, we'll practice tuning into your own unique embodied truth. From there, we can translate that increased clarity into tangible action that aligns with your greatest, most authentic wellbeing. Our bodies exist within larger systems — many of which can disconnect us from ourselves and each other. We'll look together at the messages we've internalized from these systems in order to unearth the ones that are no longer helpful.
Deep inside of you is the awareness of what you need to heal. I help facilitate and unearth that inner wisdom with individuals, relationships, and groups. Together, we'll practice tuning into your own unique embodied truth. From there, we can translate that increased clarity into tangible action that aligns with your greatest, most authentic wellbeing. Our bodies exist within larger systems — many of which can disconnect us from ourselves and each other. We'll look together at the messages we've internalized from these systems in order to unearth the ones that are no longer helpful.
(249) 700-8219 View (249) 700-8219
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Tracy Whitmore
Registered Social Worker, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to live. Maybe you’re navigating a major transition, chronic pain, identity questions, or long-held patterns that no longer fit. Shame, guilt, fear, or rejection might be part of your story—and you're longing for relief, clarity, and direction. My clients often want to feel more grounded, build emotional strength, and reconnect with their authentic selves. You might not know exactly what healing looks like yet, but you know something needs to shift. You're ready to feel more like you, and with 17+ years experience, I'm looking forward to supporting you.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life you want to live. Maybe you’re navigating a major transition, chronic pain, identity questions, or long-held patterns that no longer fit. Shame, guilt, fear, or rejection might be part of your story—and you're longing for relief, clarity, and direction. My clients often want to feel more grounded, build emotional strength, and reconnect with their authentic selves. You might not know exactly what healing looks like yet, but you know something needs to shift. You're ready to feel more like you, and with 17+ years experience, I'm looking forward to supporting you.
(819) 805-3187 View (819) 805-3187
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Jacqueline Kopacek Counselling
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Vancouver, BC V5Z
There are many times in our lives we can benefit from the support of an unbiased and compassionate professional. Perhaps you are going through a major life event in your personal or professional life. Maybe you find yourself in need of a check-in, or it could be that you've been struggling for a while and feel ready to explore change.
There are many times in our lives we can benefit from the support of an unbiased and compassionate professional. Perhaps you are going through a major life event in your personal or professional life. Maybe you find yourself in need of a check-in, or it could be that you've been struggling for a while and feel ready to explore change.
(249) 490-5747 View (249) 490-5747
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Keara Gillis
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Vancouver, BC V5L
Not accepting new clients
Currently on Maternity Leave until October 2025. Sometimes we can feel a bit stuck. I help individuals and couples identify and understand patterns so they can better meet their needs and create positive change. We'll work together to enhance communication, navigate emotions, and overcome challenges. Offering virtual sessions in Alberta and both virtual and in-person sessions in Vancouver.
Currently on Maternity Leave until October 2025. Sometimes we can feel a bit stuck. I help individuals and couples identify and understand patterns so they can better meet their needs and create positive change. We'll work together to enhance communication, navigate emotions, and overcome challenges. Offering virtual sessions in Alberta and both virtual and in-person sessions in Vancouver.
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Laura Avila
Counsellor, MC, RCC
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6K
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes life feels very overwhelming and we can feel lost and disconnected, or even struggle with our self-worth. I work with couples and individuals who want to understand their behaviours and improve their communication and connection. You may struggle with your romantic relationships or friendships, or find yourself repeating the same patterns with different people in your life. Sometimes you feel anxious in your relationships, or don't feel connected at all. You may want to feel more at ease in your relationships with others and especially with yourself, experiencing less anxiety and feeling grounded when making decisions.
Sometimes life feels very overwhelming and we can feel lost and disconnected, or even struggle with our self-worth. I work with couples and individuals who want to understand their behaviours and improve their communication and connection. You may struggle with your romantic relationships or friendships, or find yourself repeating the same patterns with different people in your life. Sometimes you feel anxious in your relationships, or don't feel connected at all. You may want to feel more at ease in your relationships with others and especially with yourself, experiencing less anxiety and feeling grounded when making decisions.
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Lily Rafizadeh
Counsellor, MC, RCC
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
Whatever your unique struggles or sufferings might look like, together we can explore how to move through and ultimately grow larger than them. I work alongside individuals who are navigating questions of identity, transitions, meaning and purpose, conflict and disconnection, and with those who seek to heal past and present hurts. I am committed to being a safe and compassionate presence, encouraging you to delve deeper into yourself.
Whatever your unique struggles or sufferings might look like, together we can explore how to move through and ultimately grow larger than them. I work alongside individuals who are navigating questions of identity, transitions, meaning and purpose, conflict and disconnection, and with those who seek to heal past and present hurts. I am committed to being a safe and compassionate presence, encouraging you to delve deeper into yourself.
(778) 717-3129 View (778) 717-3129
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James J Kim
Counsellor, MCP: AT, RCC
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B
I have extensive experience working in a variety of settings, ranging from individuals dealing with substance use to those recovering from trauma; this also includes a variety of people, extending my help and skills to the LGBTQ+ community to those requiring palliative care. My aim is to empower clients to recognize their inner strength and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. I strive to guide clients towards fostering a healthy mindset that aligns with their own definitions of well-being.
I have extensive experience working in a variety of settings, ranging from individuals dealing with substance use to those recovering from trauma; this also includes a variety of people, extending my help and skills to the LGBTQ+ community to those requiring palliative care. My aim is to empower clients to recognize their inner strength and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. I strive to guide clients towards fostering a healthy mindset that aligns with their own definitions of well-being.
(548) 490-7462 View (548) 490-7462
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Reagan Lyle
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Vancouver, BC V5Y
Suffering is an unavoidable part of the human experience. Yet, when you’re immersed in past or present struggles, it’s so natural to feel isolated, stuck, and unsure of how to move forward. The pain can become so overwhelming that it not only interferes with your ability to cope, but it also can rob you of your joy. I view counselling as a nurturing space for appreciating how you’ve supported yourself while also building a deeper sense of freedom, strength, and connection to what matters to you.
Suffering is an unavoidable part of the human experience. Yet, when you’re immersed in past or present struggles, it’s so natural to feel isolated, stuck, and unsure of how to move forward. The pain can become so overwhelming that it not only interferes with your ability to cope, but it also can rob you of your joy. I view counselling as a nurturing space for appreciating how you’ve supported yourself while also building a deeper sense of freedom, strength, and connection to what matters to you.
(431) 400-4211 View (431) 400-4211
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Blue Ridge Counselling
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a trauma-informed therapist and work with numerous challenges including anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, chronic pain & illness, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodivergent concerns. As a Queer man, I have a passion for working with 2slbgtqia+ identifying individuals who may confront a myriad of barriers in accessing Queer affirming care
I am a trauma-informed therapist and work with numerous challenges including anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, chronic pain & illness, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodivergent concerns. As a Queer man, I have a passion for working with 2slbgtqia+ identifying individuals who may confront a myriad of barriers in accessing Queer affirming care
(587) 844-6063 View (587) 844-6063

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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in Vancouver, BC

2,000+

Average cost per session

$155

Counsellors in Vancouver, BC who prioritize treating:

91% Anxiety
83% Depression
80% Relationship Issues
80% Self Esteem
78% Stress
71% Trauma and PTSD
70% Life Transitions

Average years in practice

8 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

60% SunLife
53% Green Shield Canada
53% Pacific Blue Cross

How Counsellors in Vancouver, BC see their clients

67% In Person and Online
33% Online Only

Gender breakdown

78% Female
19% Male
3% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in Vancouver?

Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.

Learn more about how to find a therapist

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.

Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.

Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.