Therapists in East York, ON

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Laura Pearson
Counsellor
Not Verified Not Verified
East York, ON M4K
Stress and anxiety are a daily part of many people's lives. After all, we live in a fast-paced culture where expectations, from ourselves and others, is ever-increasing. It is understandable to feel strained by your responsibilities, but are they weighing you down more than they are bringing you joy? Perhaps you want to make a life change but don't know how? Through counselling, also known as "talk therapy", I can help put you on the path to reaching your goals and taking control of your life.
Stress and anxiety are a daily part of many people's lives. After all, we live in a fast-paced culture where expectations, from ourselves and others, is ever-increasing. It is understandable to feel strained by your responsibilities, but are they weighing you down more than they are bringing you joy? Perhaps you want to make a life change but don't know how? Through counselling, also known as "talk therapy", I can help put you on the path to reaching your goals and taking control of your life.
(647) 797-8791 View (647) 797-8791
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Wiseman Counseling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East York, ON M4B
*Currently accepting clients for waitlist* It takes a strong person to reach out for help and I applaud your first step in searching for a therapist. My focus is to help you, or your child/adolescent, to best understand your issue(s)/fears and to make them more tangible. If you are dealing with a trauma or loss I will help you move forward and see yourself as a survivor and regain control of your life. Our sessions can help you become more self-aware & understand the reasons behind behaviours, emotions and reactions.
*Currently accepting clients for waitlist* It takes a strong person to reach out for help and I applaud your first step in searching for a therapist. My focus is to help you, or your child/adolescent, to best understand your issue(s)/fears and to make them more tangible. If you are dealing with a trauma or loss I will help you move forward and see yourself as a survivor and regain control of your life. Our sessions can help you become more self-aware & understand the reasons behind behaviours, emotions and reactions.
(855) 935-0808 View (855) 935-0808
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Open Concepts Therapy
Verified Verified
Online Only
Life can be a lot. Maybe you feel like your emotions are running the show, or maybe you’re so focused on keeping everything together that joy feels like an afterthought. Either way, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. At Open Concepts Therapy, we’re here to support you with a thoughtful, personalized approach that meets you where you are. We work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), and other therapeutic models, we help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward in a way that feels meaningful. No cookie-cutter solutions, just real conversations and practical strategies.
Life can be a lot. Maybe you feel like your emotions are running the show, or maybe you’re so focused on keeping everything together that joy feels like an afterthought. Either way, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. At Open Concepts Therapy, we’re here to support you with a thoughtful, personalized approach that meets you where you are. We work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), and other therapeutic models, we help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward in a way that feels meaningful. No cookie-cutter solutions, just real conversations and practical strategies.
(365) 298-2255 View (365) 298-2255
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Andrea Sadler
Occupational Therapist, OT Reg, (ONT)
Verified Verified
East York, ON M4J
Not accepting new clients
I am a Psychotherapist/ Occupational Therapist, graduating from Queen's University in 1994. I have spent my career building an expertise in the field of Mental Health working in hospital, community and private practice settings. I have received additional training and certificates in treatment modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative therapy, PGAP and have offered treatment both in individual and group settings.
I am a Psychotherapist/ Occupational Therapist, graduating from Queen's University in 1994. I have spent my career building an expertise in the field of Mental Health working in hospital, community and private practice settings. I have received additional training and certificates in treatment modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative therapy, PGAP and have offered treatment both in individual and group settings.
(416) 554-7630 View (416) 554-7630
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Dr. Kelly Mandarino
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hello and welcome! I am a Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical practice with children, teens, adults and families with complex needs. I work with my clients' strengths to build coping skills and resiliency while simultaneously exploring recurring themes stemming from attachment wounds or unmet needs. Having one foot in the present and one in the past helps determine how early relational experiences often continue to impact current challenges and relationships. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is first and foremost, so I offer a free phone consultation to see if we may be a good fit.
Hello and welcome! I am a Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical practice with children, teens, adults and families with complex needs. I work with my clients' strengths to build coping skills and resiliency while simultaneously exploring recurring themes stemming from attachment wounds or unmet needs. Having one foot in the present and one in the past helps determine how early relational experiences often continue to impact current challenges and relationships. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is first and foremost, so I offer a free phone consultation to see if we may be a good fit.
(647) 931-5965 View (647) 931-5965
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Hazel S Zemel
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
East York, ON M4G
I'm a therapist with 35+ years experience in working with people like you and problems like yours. My passion is work with families, couples and individuals looking for more satisfying and rewarding relationships. I see you as a unique individual, and excite in developing new solutions that suit your needs. I believe that your children teach you how to be their 'best' parent and your parents hand over a legacy that you can continue or you can create a new one to pass on. I have worked in 3 countries & specialize in Couples & Family -transitions, loss, parenting, trauma, anxiety & finding joy. Sessions are every 2wks for 90 min.
I'm a therapist with 35+ years experience in working with people like you and problems like yours. My passion is work with families, couples and individuals looking for more satisfying and rewarding relationships. I see you as a unique individual, and excite in developing new solutions that suit your needs. I believe that your children teach you how to be their 'best' parent and your parents hand over a legacy that you can continue or you can create a new one to pass on. I have worked in 3 countries & specialize in Couples & Family -transitions, loss, parenting, trauma, anxiety & finding joy. Sessions are every 2wks for 90 min.
(289) 301-8517 View (289) 301-8517
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Sarah Miller
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
If you're reading this, things might be hard right now. As a therapist I don't have all the answers or a magic wand, but working together, we can find the insight and understanding to open the doorway to a new way of being. As a queer woman I provide a safe space to sit with questions, confusion and ultimately finding your true self. You have within you the resources to live with more joy and less regret! We will work together using creativity, laughter and healing to support in the challenges of making changes in your life.
If you're reading this, things might be hard right now. As a therapist I don't have all the answers or a magic wand, but working together, we can find the insight and understanding to open the doorway to a new way of being. As a queer woman I provide a safe space to sit with questions, confusion and ultimately finding your true self. You have within you the resources to live with more joy and less regret! We will work together using creativity, laughter and healing to support in the challenges of making changes in your life.
(289) 210-4832 View (289) 210-4832
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Danielle Phegan
Registered Psychotherapist, AAMFT, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East York, ON M4C
Not accepting new clients
I believe in the innate ability of every individual to grow and heal, sometimes we need help. For twenty five years I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families and groups on their healing journeys. I work with an anti-oppression and client-centered perspective, which celebrates the unique needs of every client I see. Therapy is an evolving collaboration that needs a safe space to explore challenging feelings, thoughts and relationships in support of new insights, repair, and connection.
I believe in the innate ability of every individual to grow and heal, sometimes we need help. For twenty five years I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families and groups on their healing journeys. I work with an anti-oppression and client-centered perspective, which celebrates the unique needs of every client I see. Therapy is an evolving collaboration that needs a safe space to explore challenging feelings, thoughts and relationships in support of new insights, repair, and connection.
(416) 892-0701 View (416) 892-0701
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Mihaela Anghel
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East York, ON M4C
You have a dream for your life- create something special, make more money, start a family, live amazing experiences. Yet, despite wishing for these things, you can’t seem to make much progress. You write your goals down but that does not magically move you into action. You read self help books but the good feelings do not last long. You tried manifesting and you’re still waiting for that Bentley to come around the corner…Heck, you might have even tried therapy but week after week after week you just vent and rant and you might be starting to feel even worse...
You have a dream for your life- create something special, make more money, start a family, live amazing experiences. Yet, despite wishing for these things, you can’t seem to make much progress. You write your goals down but that does not magically move you into action. You read self help books but the good feelings do not last long. You tried manifesting and you’re still waiting for that Bentley to come around the corner…Heck, you might have even tried therapy but week after week after week you just vent and rant and you might be starting to feel even worse...
(647) 699-4073 View (647) 699-4073
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LGBTQ Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
My name is Jeffrey (he/they). LGBTQ Counselling is a therapeutic practice dedicated to the care of, and treatment for, members (18+ only) of queer (LGBTQ2SIA+) communities by a queer identified counsellor. I also offer Clinical Supervision for therapists/counsellors and qualifying therapists.
My name is Jeffrey (he/they). LGBTQ Counselling is a therapeutic practice dedicated to the care of, and treatment for, members (18+ only) of queer (LGBTQ2SIA+) communities by a queer identified counsellor. I also offer Clinical Supervision for therapists/counsellors and qualifying therapists.
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Abloom Therapy: ADHD, Autism, Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, CYC, SSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, my name is Chrissy Gallo - RP (Qualifying), MACP, CYC, SSW. Sometimes, our experiences can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and dysregulated. These emotions can impact our relationships with others and our relationships with ourselves. I encourage therapeutic growth by nurturing the inner child, making peace with the inner critic, and reconnecting clients with their authentic sense of self. I value the healing impact of our parts being seen, heard, validated, and accepted. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered, Self-Compassion, Existential, Narrative, Strength-based, Attachment-based, and Polyvagal Theory.
Hi, my name is Chrissy Gallo - RP (Qualifying), MACP, CYC, SSW. Sometimes, our experiences can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and dysregulated. These emotions can impact our relationships with others and our relationships with ourselves. I encourage therapeutic growth by nurturing the inner child, making peace with the inner critic, and reconnecting clients with their authentic sense of self. I value the healing impact of our parts being seen, heard, validated, and accepted. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered, Self-Compassion, Existential, Narrative, Strength-based, Attachment-based, and Polyvagal Theory.
(365) 809-1784 View (365) 809-1784
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Bonnie Miller
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
All of us struggle at times with worry, or temper, or feeling insecure. But for some of us these problems take over- limiting our relationships, narrowing our sense of options in life. If you would like to claim back your life and your relationships from the influence of problems and problem stories, I would like to help.
All of us struggle at times with worry, or temper, or feeling insecure. But for some of us these problems take over- limiting our relationships, narrowing our sense of options in life. If you would like to claim back your life and your relationships from the influence of problems and problem stories, I would like to help.
(647) 360-7024 View (647) 360-7024
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Olivia Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Committed to fostering compassion and connection, we will prioritize building trust, empathy, and understanding in therapy. With adults, my clinical focus lies in childhood trauma, relational trauma, and borderline personality disorder. With teens 16 and up, we will work to navigate relational struggles, stress/anxiety, and work towards healing by developing coping skills and enhancing self-awareness. Whether processing past wounds or cultivating deeper self-awareness, I'm here to support your journey towards healing and wholeness.
Committed to fostering compassion and connection, we will prioritize building trust, empathy, and understanding in therapy. With adults, my clinical focus lies in childhood trauma, relational trauma, and borderline personality disorder. With teens 16 and up, we will work to navigate relational struggles, stress/anxiety, and work towards healing by developing coping skills and enhancing self-awareness. Whether processing past wounds or cultivating deeper self-awareness, I'm here to support your journey towards healing and wholeness.
(437) 747-7460 View (437) 747-7460
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Julia Harbinson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I help people become their most authentic selves by supporting them to successfully navigate life's challenges. I am a non-judgemental and collaborative listener, who uses effective, clinically proven mental health tools to facilitate strength, resilience and self-awareness. I place a strong focus on nurturing a trusting and caring therapeutic relationship and I work collaboratively to help you meet your therapy goals.
I help people become their most authentic selves by supporting them to successfully navigate life's challenges. I am a non-judgemental and collaborative listener, who uses effective, clinically proven mental health tools to facilitate strength, resilience and self-awareness. I place a strong focus on nurturing a trusting and caring therapeutic relationship and I work collaboratively to help you meet your therapy goals.
(647) 696-6704 View (647) 696-6704
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Spencer Overgaard
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, DipCTP, RP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Psychotherapy is a creative process where you invite a therapist into your world to help with a troubling personal issue. Asking for help can make you feel vulnerable. This is especially true when considering therapy. You can wish for help and yet also feel reluctant to reach out, because doing so likely means facing up to deeply personal and painful subjects.
Psychotherapy is a creative process where you invite a therapist into your world to help with a troubling personal issue. Asking for help can make you feel vulnerable. This is especially true when considering therapy. You can wish for help and yet also feel reluctant to reach out, because doing so likely means facing up to deeply personal and painful subjects.
(437) 500-6593 View (437) 500-6593
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Toula Kourgiantakis
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, CFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a social worker and a couple and family therapist with 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. In couple therapy, my approach often involves helping couples repair and strengthen their relationships, reduce conflict, improve communication, and enhance emotional and physical intimacy. For families supporting a loved one with mental health and/or addiction-related concerns, I can help strengthen coping skills, self-care, communication, and boundaries.
I am a social worker and a couple and family therapist with 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. In couple therapy, my approach often involves helping couples repair and strengthen their relationships, reduce conflict, improve communication, and enhance emotional and physical intimacy. For families supporting a loved one with mental health and/or addiction-related concerns, I can help strengthen coping skills, self-care, communication, and boundaries.
(855) 848-2034 View (855) 848-2034
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Nalian Youmer
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’d love to work with you if you're going through a big life change, like becoming a parent or figuring out who you are in this next chapter. If you are ready to heal from family patterns and intergenerational trauma, or who are finding it hard to manage emotions and relationships, whether with caregivers, parents, partners, or others. If you're navigating the balance between cultural expectations and shaping your own identity, I’m here to support you through that journey, too. Together, we can explore what feels most true for you and how to move forward with more confidence and peace.
I’d love to work with you if you're going through a big life change, like becoming a parent or figuring out who you are in this next chapter. If you are ready to heal from family patterns and intergenerational trauma, or who are finding it hard to manage emotions and relationships, whether with caregivers, parents, partners, or others. If you're navigating the balance between cultural expectations and shaping your own identity, I’m here to support you through that journey, too. Together, we can explore what feels most true for you and how to move forward with more confidence and peace.
(289) 302-5594 View (289) 302-5594
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Alessandra Marques
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello! I’m so glad you are here. Starting therapy is a big deal, and finding the right therapist is key. My name is Alessandra and I’m passionate about helping people who are navigating difficult life transitions. If you are felling stuck and overwhelmed about life, I would like to help. Thank you for reaching out and taking the first courageous step in your journey toward greater health.
Hello! I’m so glad you are here. Starting therapy is a big deal, and finding the right therapist is key. My name is Alessandra and I’m passionate about helping people who are navigating difficult life transitions. If you are felling stuck and overwhelmed about life, I would like to help. Thank you for reaching out and taking the first courageous step in your journey toward greater health.
(647) 722-5904 View (647) 722-5904
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Dara Klug
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Life is beautiful but it is also hard, exhausting, sad, messy and temperamental. Coping with the intense pressures and stress we face can be very challenging and isolating. I believe therapy is about having a relationship where we can safely and authentically explore and discover where we tend to hide parts of ourselves, run away, and hold back our truth from the world. Together we will explore this in a manner that welcomes and supports your whole being to foster an ongoing process of self-awareness, healing and self development - and towards you moving in the world with greater resiliency, authenticity and a deeper sense of self.
Life is beautiful but it is also hard, exhausting, sad, messy and temperamental. Coping with the intense pressures and stress we face can be very challenging and isolating. I believe therapy is about having a relationship where we can safely and authentically explore and discover where we tend to hide parts of ourselves, run away, and hold back our truth from the world. Together we will explore this in a manner that welcomes and supports your whole being to foster an ongoing process of self-awareness, healing and self development - and towards you moving in the world with greater resiliency, authenticity and a deeper sense of self.
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Farah Bektashi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BSc, GIT Dip, OSRP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer a safe space, where you can grow your awareness and dive into your deeper Self. I am here to be the right support for you to face your challenges and step into your healing journey. Yes, it will be tough at some times and I will be there with you. Together, we will step out of your pain and into your awareness. Back to Body! We often forget about our bodies and tend to become prisoners of our minds. I’m here to remind, here to support you in letting go. You deserve to feel alive and happy!
I offer a safe space, where you can grow your awareness and dive into your deeper Self. I am here to be the right support for you to face your challenges and step into your healing journey. Yes, it will be tough at some times and I will be there with you. Together, we will step out of your pain and into your awareness. Back to Body! We often forget about our bodies and tend to become prisoners of our minds. I’m here to remind, here to support you in letting go. You deserve to feel alive and happy!
(437) 747-8627 View (437) 747-8627
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Number of Counsellors in East York, ON

80+

Average cost per session

$160

Counsellors in East York, ON who prioritize treating:

93% Anxiety
90% Depression
89% Relationship Issues
85% Self Esteem
79% Coping Skills
78% Stress
69% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

13 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

63% Canada Life | Great-West Life
52% SunLife
52% Manulife

How Counsellors in East York, ON see their clients

57% In Person and Online
43% Online Only

Gender breakdown

87% Female
11% Male
2% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in East York?

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.