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Joanna Machado
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
My educational background consists of a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brock University, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I currently have an active membership with the CCPA and CRPO, where I currently hold a RP (Q) status.
My educational background consists of a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brock University, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I currently have an active membership with the CCPA and CRPO, where I currently hold a RP (Q) status.
(289) 812-7944 View (289) 812-7944
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Natalie J Sobel
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Hamilton, ON L8P
I love to help clients learn to regulate strong emotions such as Anxiety, Anger, Shame, & Grief; to lift out of Depression; to process Traumas; to cope with and make changes in stress from work, school, family; to support caregivers; to deal with issues around aging and health; to improve relationships and self esteem, and to increase self-compassion. With warmth, care, and humor, I aim to create a safe and supportive therapeutic space and relationship in which to help clients build their inner resources to live life with more ease, meaning, connection, and authenticity. Reach out: Asking for help means refusing to give up.
I love to help clients learn to regulate strong emotions such as Anxiety, Anger, Shame, & Grief; to lift out of Depression; to process Traumas; to cope with and make changes in stress from work, school, family; to support caregivers; to deal with issues around aging and health; to improve relationships and self esteem, and to increase self-compassion. With warmth, care, and humor, I aim to create a safe and supportive therapeutic space and relationship in which to help clients build their inner resources to live life with more ease, meaning, connection, and authenticity. Reach out: Asking for help means refusing to give up.
(365) 601-8500 View (365) 601-8500
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Ryan Clyde
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Struggling with addiction or feeling stuck in recovery? Whether you're navigating early recovery, facing relapse, or working to break free from substance use, I provide a supportive space to help you regain control and build a meaningful life. I also work with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma, which often intersect with addiction. I guide clients using a compassionate, client-centered approach, helping them develop tools for lasting change.
Struggling with addiction or feeling stuck in recovery? Whether you're navigating early recovery, facing relapse, or working to break free from substance use, I provide a supportive space to help you regain control and build a meaningful life. I also work with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma, which often intersect with addiction. I guide clients using a compassionate, client-centered approach, helping them develop tools for lasting change.
(289) 210-7024 View (289) 210-7024
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Thecompassionproject.ca
Registered Psychotherapist, EdD, CCC-S, CCS-AC, RP
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Trauma specific and somatic therapy on Locke S and online! Our practice is political! We are human beings with lived experience advocating for safer spaces in mental health care. You have found that what is available has not been helpful or even harmful. We provide safer spaces and help folks find safety in their bodies and improve connection in relationships. We help individuals find their humanness, their strength and resilience, and restore hope for the future.
Trauma specific and somatic therapy on Locke S and online! Our practice is political! We are human beings with lived experience advocating for safer spaces in mental health care. You have found that what is available has not been helpful or even harmful. We provide safer spaces and help folks find safety in their bodies and improve connection in relationships. We help individuals find their humanness, their strength and resilience, and restore hope for the future.
(289) 274-9828 View (289) 274-9828
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Leah Klein
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
I am a psychotherapist working out of the Compassion Project on Locke St. in Hamilton. I have had success working with individuals managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, neurodivergent burnout, ADHD, compulsions, and difficult relational dynamics. Ideal clients are looking for new perspectives, a positive therapeutic relationship, insight, and personal growth. I am committed to offering support for individuals who have a hard time feeling safe, heard, or cared for. I strive to work from trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and gender-affirming perspectives.
I am a psychotherapist working out of the Compassion Project on Locke St. in Hamilton. I have had success working with individuals managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, neurodivergent burnout, ADHD, compulsions, and difficult relational dynamics. Ideal clients are looking for new perspectives, a positive therapeutic relationship, insight, and personal growth. I am committed to offering support for individuals who have a hard time feeling safe, heard, or cared for. I strive to work from trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and gender-affirming perspectives.
(365) 649-5197 View (365) 649-5197
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Kathleen Kras
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW , RSW
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Chronic pain or illness? PTSD? You need someone who has been there. I have over twenty years of lived experience with injury, illness, trauma and recovery which has given me insight into a world of harm, and the skills necessary to be resilient and heal. I can offer you the benefits of having a therapeutic relationship to deal with life's unexpected challenges. I know how much help is essential to move beyond difficult circumstances and I want to be an advocate and a resource for that action to take place.  I hope to allow my strengths of providing compassion and empathy to enhance a safe space for you to be seen and validated.
Chronic pain or illness? PTSD? You need someone who has been there. I have over twenty years of lived experience with injury, illness, trauma and recovery which has given me insight into a world of harm, and the skills necessary to be resilient and heal. I can offer you the benefits of having a therapeutic relationship to deal with life's unexpected challenges. I know how much help is essential to move beyond difficult circumstances and I want to be an advocate and a resource for that action to take place.  I hope to allow my strengths of providing compassion and empathy to enhance a safe space for you to be seen and validated.
(289) 212-9204 View (289) 212-9204
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Annasthesia Dapaah-Comfort
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Online Only
There are various aspects our lives that can interfere with our personal success, social and family relationships, mental stability and overall well-being. Taking care of these needs are an important part of maintaining ones mental health. As a counsellor my job is to help clients identify what these needs are and help my clients address them. I have completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and work as a counselling associate with the Compassion Project. My group supervision sessions are with Pauline O'Brien, Ed.D., CCC-S, CCS-AC, RP and my individual clinical supervisor is Farah Kurji BSW, MSW, RSW, RCSW.
There are various aspects our lives that can interfere with our personal success, social and family relationships, mental stability and overall well-being. Taking care of these needs are an important part of maintaining ones mental health. As a counsellor my job is to help clients identify what these needs are and help my clients address them. I have completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and work as a counselling associate with the Compassion Project. My group supervision sessions are with Pauline O'Brien, Ed.D., CCC-S, CCS-AC, RP and my individual clinical supervisor is Farah Kurji BSW, MSW, RSW, RCSW.
(365) 601-6433 View (365) 601-6433
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Bodymind Collective
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
At Bodymind Collective, we believe in the interconnection between individual and collective healing and that good therapy should involve more than just "talking it out". We offer a holistic approach that takes into account the bio-psycho-social-spiritual dimensions of health, with an emphasis on integrating mind and body-based approaches to therapy. We recognize that the root causes of distress do not occur at an individual level but are rooted in our relationships, societal systems, and complexities of our lived experience as human beings. We support our clients to process these experiences in a safe and trauma-informed space.
At Bodymind Collective, we believe in the interconnection between individual and collective healing and that good therapy should involve more than just "talking it out". We offer a holistic approach that takes into account the bio-psycho-social-spiritual dimensions of health, with an emphasis on integrating mind and body-based approaches to therapy. We recognize that the root causes of distress do not occur at an individual level but are rooted in our relationships, societal systems, and complexities of our lived experience as human beings. We support our clients to process these experiences in a safe and trauma-informed space.
(289) 302-8311 View (289) 302-8311
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Kerri-Ann Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RYT
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I appreciate and respect the courage it takes to reach out for support. We are all uniquely impacted by stress at certain points in our lifetimes, and your decision to connect with support is a positive step in caring for yourself. With over 20 years of social work practice, I am passionate and experienced in building strong, supportive relationships with my clients as we work together to navigate a variety of life challenges. Your session will be facilitated in a welcoming and nonjudgmental space from the perspective that everyone is capable of personal growth.
I appreciate and respect the courage it takes to reach out for support. We are all uniquely impacted by stress at certain points in our lifetimes, and your decision to connect with support is a positive step in caring for yourself. With over 20 years of social work practice, I am passionate and experienced in building strong, supportive relationships with my clients as we work together to navigate a variety of life challenges. Your session will be facilitated in a welcoming and nonjudgmental space from the perspective that everyone is capable of personal growth.
(289) 302-7927 View (289) 302-7927
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Dr. Sanya Sagar, C.Psych.
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Now offering virtual psychodiagnostic assessments! - - My clients may be navigating depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, or trauma. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what’s next, you're not alone. I'm here to help you navigate the hard parts with warmth, respect, and curiosity. Whether you're just getting through the day or ready to make deeper changes, you're welcome here. Together, we create a space for safety, understanding, and healing that honours your full identity and lived experience.
Now offering virtual psychodiagnostic assessments! - - My clients may be navigating depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, or trauma. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about what’s next, you're not alone. I'm here to help you navigate the hard parts with warmth, respect, and curiosity. Whether you're just getting through the day or ready to make deeper changes, you're welcome here. Together, we create a space for safety, understanding, and healing that honours your full identity and lived experience.
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Madeleine Serhal
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MC
3 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Hello! My name is Maddie (she/they)! We live in some pretty whacky systems designed to keep us small, unhappy and disconnected, and it's silly. But we're awesome, and if you're wanting to explore what liberation looks like for you - please reach out and let's co-create something magical! We may explore topics of self-awareness, self-empowerment, feeling seen, boundaries, mindfulness, joy, our relationship with ourselves, our communities, nature, the impact of the systems we live in, attachment theory, recurring protective patterns and themes; and many more topics! I know, it sounds like a lot, but we try to make it fun and funny!
Hello! My name is Maddie (she/they)! We live in some pretty whacky systems designed to keep us small, unhappy and disconnected, and it's silly. But we're awesome, and if you're wanting to explore what liberation looks like for you - please reach out and let's co-create something magical! We may explore topics of self-awareness, self-empowerment, feeling seen, boundaries, mindfulness, joy, our relationship with ourselves, our communities, nature, the impact of the systems we live in, attachment theory, recurring protective patterns and themes; and many more topics! I know, it sounds like a lot, but we try to make it fun and funny!
(289) 236-2545 View (289) 236-2545
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Alesya Courtnage
Counsellor, MA, RP, CCC, CSFT
Hamilton, ON L8P
Are you a woman who finds herself feeling constantly overwhelmed? Are you plagued by thoughts that no matter how hard you try you feel like you are disappointing those closest to you? If so, you are not alone. There are so many messages about what women should be doing, feeling and looking like that it's easy to forget what matters to us as individuals. From the start, we need to empower our girls to celebrate what makes them unique so that they are able to flourish through the teenage years. Most importantly, women need to be grounded in who they are to navigate the conflicting roles of professional, partner, mother and lover.
Are you a woman who finds herself feeling constantly overwhelmed? Are you plagued by thoughts that no matter how hard you try you feel like you are disappointing those closest to you? If so, you are not alone. There are so many messages about what women should be doing, feeling and looking like that it's easy to forget what matters to us as individuals. From the start, we need to empower our girls to celebrate what makes them unique so that they are able to flourish through the teenage years. Most importantly, women need to be grounded in who they are to navigate the conflicting roles of professional, partner, mother and lover.
(289) 439-7503 View (289) 439-7503
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Daina Grigenas Online Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, MFA, BSW, RSW
Online Only
I work with professionals, medical residents, graduate, post-graduate and doctoral students by helping them to feel more empowered and less stressed in their high-performance environments. By providing guidance to those facing challenges, I support the process of change during life transitions. Together we explore areas that may be causing symptoms, patterns of behaviour and learn how to accept your own feelings while creating a deeper sense of self. I coach and provide training on how to acquire or improve skills and strategies needed to regulate negative emotions, increase distress tolerance; and minimize and manage triggers.
I work with professionals, medical residents, graduate, post-graduate and doctoral students by helping them to feel more empowered and less stressed in their high-performance environments. By providing guidance to those facing challenges, I support the process of change during life transitions. Together we explore areas that may be causing symptoms, patterns of behaviour and learn how to accept your own feelings while creating a deeper sense of self. I coach and provide training on how to acquire or improve skills and strategies needed to regulate negative emotions, increase distress tolerance; and minimize and manage triggers.
(289) 799-4294 View (289) 799-4294
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Sarah Morrone
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
10 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Anxiety, stress and low mood can leave you feeling out of control and hopeless. You may be trying your hardest to push through these emotions but are constantly feeling unworthy and defeated. Remember, you don’t have to face these feelings alone! Having someone that supports and understands you can make all the difference on your journey to healing. By taking small, compassionate steps, you can begin to regain a sense of balance and hope for the future. We can work together to help you find purpose and build effective coping skills and tools to provide you with relief and lasting change.
Anxiety, stress and low mood can leave you feeling out of control and hopeless. You may be trying your hardest to push through these emotions but are constantly feeling unworthy and defeated. Remember, you don’t have to face these feelings alone! Having someone that supports and understands you can make all the difference on your journey to healing. By taking small, compassionate steps, you can begin to regain a sense of balance and hope for the future. We can work together to help you find purpose and build effective coping skills and tools to provide you with relief and lasting change.
(365) 536-2473 View (365) 536-2473
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Colleen O'Toole
Occupational Therapist, MSc , OT, Reg, (Ont)
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a contemplative, humanistic and occupational approach to psychotherapy, integrated with mindfulness and compassion exercises, cognitive strategies as well as somatic practices. It is open and eclectic and offers tools which can be used as needed. I take an individual, person-centred approach, and place trust in your inner wisdom to help guide us.
I offer a contemplative, humanistic and occupational approach to psychotherapy, integrated with mindfulness and compassion exercises, cognitive strategies as well as somatic practices. It is open and eclectic and offers tools which can be used as needed. I take an individual, person-centred approach, and place trust in your inner wisdom to help guide us.
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Shivani Patel
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CYC, MA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
2025 - Accepting NEW clients! - Do you ever feel like life is pulling you in different directions? Do you sit on your phone and scroll at night due to anxiety? I know how overwhelming day-to-day struggles can be! But just because a story has been written doesn’t mean it can’t be rewritten. I help children, teens, and adults navigate complex issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationships, depression, eating disorders, and life transitions. Therapy is a space to untangle the past, find clarity, and create something new.
2025 - Accepting NEW clients! - Do you ever feel like life is pulling you in different directions? Do you sit on your phone and scroll at night due to anxiety? I know how overwhelming day-to-day struggles can be! But just because a story has been written doesn’t mean it can’t be rewritten. I help children, teens, and adults navigate complex issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationships, depression, eating disorders, and life transitions. Therapy is a space to untangle the past, find clarity, and create something new.
(289) 212-8948 View (289) 212-8948
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Amanda Spallacci
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of anxiety, stress, or relationship struggles no matter what you do? You might be balancing the demands of relationships, work, and self-care, yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself. Past trauma or self-doubt may be weighing you down. Perhaps you can’t even remember the last time you truly felt at ease. But something in you is ready for change. You want to feel grounded, supported, and seen. You want to move through life with confidence and emotional clarity. I can help you reconnect with your sense of self and begin that healing process.
Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of anxiety, stress, or relationship struggles no matter what you do? You might be balancing the demands of relationships, work, and self-care, yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself. Past trauma or self-doubt may be weighing you down. Perhaps you can’t even remember the last time you truly felt at ease. But something in you is ready for change. You want to feel grounded, supported, and seen. You want to move through life with confidence and emotional clarity. I can help you reconnect with your sense of self and begin that healing process.
(365) 607-7805 View (365) 607-7805
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Ivana Stanic
Registered Social Worker, MSW
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Are you struggling with relationship issues or stuck in a cycle of rumination, overthinking and worrying? Anxiety, stress, depression, and past trauma can negatively impact your well-being, ability to work, and maintain healthy relationships, leaving you feeling disconnected and unworthy. I can help you strenghten your relationships, create healthier thinking patterns, and establish more adaptive habits to improve your daily functioning. Let me help you develop effective coping skills and tools that will lead to lasting change. I’m here to provide a safe, open-minded space to support your healing journey!
Are you struggling with relationship issues or stuck in a cycle of rumination, overthinking and worrying? Anxiety, stress, depression, and past trauma can negatively impact your well-being, ability to work, and maintain healthy relationships, leaving you feeling disconnected and unworthy. I can help you strenghten your relationships, create healthier thinking patterns, and establish more adaptive habits to improve your daily functioning. Let me help you develop effective coping skills and tools that will lead to lasting change. I’m here to provide a safe, open-minded space to support your healing journey!
(365) 363-1093 View (365) 363-1093
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Zoë Ashmore
Pre-Licensed Professional
Online Only
Welcome! As a senior student Psychotherapist-In-Training with an extensive counselling background I offer experienced support at affordable sliding-scale rates. I came to this work after many years as a client, experiencing first-hand the transformative healing and personal growth that is possible through a trusting relationship with a Therapist. My role in our therapy is to listen closely and support you in ways tailored to your individual needs so that you may understand yourself more deeply, connect with your own agency, expand your capacity, and feel greater ease in your daily life. Please check out my website for more!
Welcome! As a senior student Psychotherapist-In-Training with an extensive counselling background I offer experienced support at affordable sliding-scale rates. I came to this work after many years as a client, experiencing first-hand the transformative healing and personal growth that is possible through a trusting relationship with a Therapist. My role in our therapy is to listen closely and support you in ways tailored to your individual needs so that you may understand yourself more deeply, connect with your own agency, expand your capacity, and feel greater ease in your daily life. Please check out my website for more!
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Rob Pepper- Depression, Anxiety, BPD
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over again which leads you to feel stuck in life? Are you hoping to better understand why you are stuck in this repetition and would like to create new patterns? I specialize in helping adults do a 'deep dive' into these longstanding patterns. I work with people who want to work on Anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, Personality Disorders, ADHD, and Dreams/Nightmares.
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over again which leads you to feel stuck in life? Are you hoping to better understand why you are stuck in this repetition and would like to create new patterns? I specialize in helping adults do a 'deep dive' into these longstanding patterns. I work with people who want to work on Anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, Personality Disorders, ADHD, and Dreams/Nightmares.
(587) 816-6490 View (587) 816-6490
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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in L8P

200+

Average cost per session

$160

Counsellors in L8P who prioritize treating:

93% Anxiety
88% Depression
83% Relationship Issues
82% Self Esteem
82% Stress
71% Coping Skills
69% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

78% Green Shield Canada
76% SunLife
76% Manulife

How Counsellors in L8P see their clients

55% In Person and Online
45% Online Only

Gender breakdown

82% Female
16% Male
2% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in L8P?

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.

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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.