Therapists in Toronto, ON

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Photo of Trish Sai-Chew, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Trish Sai-Chew
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K
You may feel that no matter what you do, it's not enough. You carry a huge weight on your shoulders, which can be overwhelming. It takes courage to face the pain and grief of life's challenges. In my work as an arts-based psychotherapist, I am witness to my clients' courage and resilience on a daily basis. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore one's heart and uncover hidden strengths and resources together. My approach is collaborative, person-centred and trauma-informed. I have worked for over fifteen years supporting clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, trauma, and disability.
You may feel that no matter what you do, it's not enough. You carry a huge weight on your shoulders, which can be overwhelming. It takes courage to face the pain and grief of life's challenges. In my work as an arts-based psychotherapist, I am witness to my clients' courage and resilience on a daily basis. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore one's heart and uncover hidden strengths and resources together. My approach is collaborative, person-centred and trauma-informed. I have worked for over fifteen years supporting clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, trauma, and disability.
(647) 503-4875 View (647) 503-4875
Photo of Amy Grigg, Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Amy Grigg
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4M
I take a direct approach: I won’t tell you what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. I have spent my career refining a compassionate practice based on open communication without judgment. My therapeutic technique is solution-focused and based in CBT. I work with individuals, couples and families. I am passionate about equality and treat clients of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, genders and sexual orientations.
I take a direct approach: I won’t tell you what you want to hear, but what you need to hear. I have spent my career refining a compassionate practice based on open communication without judgment. My therapeutic technique is solution-focused and based in CBT. I work with individuals, couples and families. I am passionate about equality and treat clients of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, genders and sexual orientations.
(647) 360-8911 View (647) 360-8911
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Cherisse Doobay
Counsellor, BA, MSc, CLC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am an integrative therapist who has passionately worked to help people overcome mental health challenges for over 15 years. I give my clients the skills, tools and confidence to take control of situations they feel they cannot control. My clients leave the room feeling happier and more self-assured. I use many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support individuals, couples, families and groups through the struggles of life. These include, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, addiction, concurrent disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.
I am an integrative therapist who has passionately worked to help people overcome mental health challenges for over 15 years. I give my clients the skills, tools and confidence to take control of situations they feel they cannot control. My clients leave the room feeling happier and more self-assured. I use many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support individuals, couples, families and groups through the struggles of life. These include, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, addiction, concurrent disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.
(647) 493-4841 View (647) 493-4841
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Connected, Raynia Carr MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Connected is a niche counselling practice focused on issues related to aging: adapting to a physical or cognitive health condition, family shifts, loneliness, life transitions, mortality or losses. I work with you on conscious aging- exploring questions and choices, offering a compassionate, non-judgemental space to help you with the issues you are experiencing while also working on building skills and strategies toward improved well-being. Later life invites us to discover our truest self - one often hidden by earlier conditioning and external messaging. Connected offers new perspectives and thoughts to embrace the aging journey.
Connected is a niche counselling practice focused on issues related to aging: adapting to a physical or cognitive health condition, family shifts, loneliness, life transitions, mortality or losses. I work with you on conscious aging- exploring questions and choices, offering a compassionate, non-judgemental space to help you with the issues you are experiencing while also working on building skills and strategies toward improved well-being. Later life invites us to discover our truest self - one often hidden by earlier conditioning and external messaging. Connected offers new perspectives and thoughts to embrace the aging journey.
(289) 276-1182 View (289) 276-1182
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Gina Oades
Occupational Therapist, MScOT, OTReg
Verified Verified
Online Only
I help clients to address emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment issues, sexuality and intimacy, career changes and self-care. I use various therapeutic approaches that are tailored to your unique journey. We will work together to deepen your self-awareness, resilience and understanding of the connections between your inner and outer world. I take a strengths-based approach to leverage your skills, resources and support thriving towards your individual goals.
I help clients to address emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment issues, sexuality and intimacy, career changes and self-care. I use various therapeutic approaches that are tailored to your unique journey. We will work together to deepen your self-awareness, resilience and understanding of the connections between your inner and outer world. I take a strengths-based approach to leverage your skills, resources and support thriving towards your individual goals.
(647) 363-7780 View (647) 363-7780
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Vincent Francoeur
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5A
Not accepting new clients
As a professional with training and experience in general psychotherapy, sexuality, relationships, personal wellness, LGBTQ communities and trauma (simple and complex), my practice includes treating adult individuals on topics like emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, coping skills, childhood abuse, self-esteem & body image, sexuality & sexual addiction, gender, grief, substance use & addictions, as well as family and relationships issues.
As a professional with training and experience in general psychotherapy, sexuality, relationships, personal wellness, LGBTQ communities and trauma (simple and complex), my practice includes treating adult individuals on topics like emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, coping skills, childhood abuse, self-esteem & body image, sexuality & sexual addiction, gender, grief, substance use & addictions, as well as family and relationships issues.
(647) 957-9837 View (647) 957-9837
Photo of Taninder Atwal, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Taninder Atwal
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you struggle with self-compassion? Would you like to explore and understand your triggers? I am a Registered Psychotherapist, who is here to support you with building your coping toolbox, improving self-awareness, sense of self-worth, self-compassion, along with enhancing your relationships. I recognize the unique lived experiences and strengths that each of my clients bring. I aspire to create a collaborative environment, as I believe the client is the expert on their own issues. I bring my genuine, empathetic, and compassionate self into each session to meet you where you are at.
Do you struggle with self-compassion? Would you like to explore and understand your triggers? I am a Registered Psychotherapist, who is here to support you with building your coping toolbox, improving self-awareness, sense of self-worth, self-compassion, along with enhancing your relationships. I recognize the unique lived experiences and strengths that each of my clients bring. I aspire to create a collaborative environment, as I believe the client is the expert on their own issues. I bring my genuine, empathetic, and compassionate self into each session to meet you where you are at.
(437) 747-5436 View (437) 747-5436
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Tara Alexis Pouyat
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! My name is Tara and I provide individual counselling and psychotherapy virtually using a video platform. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Mindfulness, Emotion Focussed, Solution-Focussed and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches and tailor my approach to your needs. I have a special interest in using EMDR because it can reduce the number of sessions required to see positive results by resolving the impact of past traumas and allowing you to let go of painful feelings so that you can move forward with your life.  ​
Welcome! My name is Tara and I provide individual counselling and psychotherapy virtually using a video platform. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Mindfulness, Emotion Focussed, Solution-Focussed and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches and tailor my approach to your needs. I have a special interest in using EMDR because it can reduce the number of sessions required to see positive results by resolving the impact of past traumas and allowing you to let go of painful feelings so that you can move forward with your life.  ​
(647) 370-5850 View (647) 370-5850
Photo of Kacper Kalin - Individual and Couples Psychotherapy, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MTh
Individual and Couples Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MTh
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5H
Feeling more sad, or anxious than your usual? Suffering due to a loss? Dealing with an aftermath of trauma you experienced long time ago, or recently? Going through your relationship/marriage crisis? Struggling with your self-esteem? Struggling with your own, or that of your close one's LGBTQ - related issues? Going through a stressful immigration process? Affected by the COVID19 pandemic, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic illness? Dealing with issues related to separation from biological family and, or with adoption experience? Stressed by your academic / work performance? Finding yourself in a life transition?
Feeling more sad, or anxious than your usual? Suffering due to a loss? Dealing with an aftermath of trauma you experienced long time ago, or recently? Going through your relationship/marriage crisis? Struggling with your self-esteem? Struggling with your own, or that of your close one's LGBTQ - related issues? Going through a stressful immigration process? Affected by the COVID19 pandemic, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic illness? Dealing with issues related to separation from biological family and, or with adoption experience? Stressed by your academic / work performance? Finding yourself in a life transition?
(437) 372-5610 View (437) 372-5610
Photo of Nicolia Sandiford, Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Nicolia Sandiford
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to your ahha moments! I am here to guide, encourage, and facilitate the change that you have been looking for. If you are experiencing anxiety, grief, depression, stress or just worried about life transitions, I am here to help. Even if you don’t know exactly what is wrong, but you just don’t feel like yourself and friends and family are increasingly concerned, this is the place for you. I will support you in gaining the confidence to reflect and move towards become a better version of yourself.
Welcome to your ahha moments! I am here to guide, encourage, and facilitate the change that you have been looking for. If you are experiencing anxiety, grief, depression, stress or just worried about life transitions, I am here to help. Even if you don’t know exactly what is wrong, but you just don’t feel like yourself and friends and family are increasingly concerned, this is the place for you. I will support you in gaining the confidence to reflect and move towards become a better version of yourself.
Photo of Siegi Schuler - Schuler Sports Performance , Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Schuler Sports Performance
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5P
Schuler Sports Performance is a highly specialized, clinically comprehensive private clinic. Sports Performance services are offered to youth, young adults and pro-athletes and their families in Toronto and across Ontario. We are a multidisciplinary performance service made-up of psychology, social work, child and youth care, and psychiatry support. We teach concepts and strategies that allow athletes to manage high-performance moments and win!
Schuler Sports Performance is a highly specialized, clinically comprehensive private clinic. Sports Performance services are offered to youth, young adults and pro-athletes and their families in Toronto and across Ontario. We are a multidisciplinary performance service made-up of psychology, social work, child and youth care, and psychiatry support. We teach concepts and strategies that allow athletes to manage high-performance moments and win!
(647) 370-2406 View (647) 370-2406
Photo of Robyn Letson, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Robyn Letson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome! I'm a queer, transmasculine therapist with a background in health and community-based work, as well as in music, writing, and theatre. I draw upon a range of strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches in my therapy practice, with the intention of increasing my clients' capacity to safely connect to themselves and to move toward ways of living and relating that affirm them in their wholeness. I aim to be an active and supportive presence in the therapy process, and to work in a way that is guided by the political frameworks I value in my everyday life: socialism, anti-oppression, harm reduction, and abolition.
Hello and welcome! I'm a queer, transmasculine therapist with a background in health and community-based work, as well as in music, writing, and theatre. I draw upon a range of strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches in my therapy practice, with the intention of increasing my clients' capacity to safely connect to themselves and to move toward ways of living and relating that affirm them in their wholeness. I aim to be an active and supportive presence in the therapy process, and to work in a way that is guided by the political frameworks I value in my everyday life: socialism, anti-oppression, harm reduction, and abolition.
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Photo of Candice Frederick, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Hons BA, MEd
Candice Frederick
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Hons BA, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You are deeply committed to creating a better world and more equity at work. But you feel overwhelmed and burned out and pushing for change is taking a toll. You’re not alone. Or you might be looking to looking to move in a different life direction but feel that your money beliefs are holding you back. I support changemakers, caregivers, and equity-focused individuals who are navigating the emotional weight of their work. Together, we’ll create space to explore how stress and burnout are impacting your mental health, and work on reconnecting with yourself. We’ll also tap into generational wisdom to build a more sustainable approac
You are deeply committed to creating a better world and more equity at work. But you feel overwhelmed and burned out and pushing for change is taking a toll. You’re not alone. Or you might be looking to looking to move in a different life direction but feel that your money beliefs are holding you back. I support changemakers, caregivers, and equity-focused individuals who are navigating the emotional weight of their work. Together, we’ll create space to explore how stress and burnout are impacting your mental health, and work on reconnecting with yourself. We’ll also tap into generational wisdom to build a more sustainable approac
(365) 650-9582 View (365) 650-9582
Photo of Andjela Uzelac, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, RYT
Andjela Uzelac
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, RYT
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
I believe in empowering my clients through reclaiming their emotional truth and regaining an awareness of themselves that is holistic in mind, body, and spirit. I apply my education in Spiritual Psychotherapy to work with my clients both therapeutically and energetically. I have a strong integrated approach that encompasses yogic teachings of the chakra system and techniques that allow you to connect with your deeper subconscious experience with creative visualization, breathwork, and somatic experiencing. I focus on reconnecting you from within so that you are empowered to honor your needs and make choices that serve you today.
I believe in empowering my clients through reclaiming their emotional truth and regaining an awareness of themselves that is holistic in mind, body, and spirit. I apply my education in Spiritual Psychotherapy to work with my clients both therapeutically and energetically. I have a strong integrated approach that encompasses yogic teachings of the chakra system and techniques that allow you to connect with your deeper subconscious experience with creative visualization, breathwork, and somatic experiencing. I focus on reconnecting you from within so that you are empowered to honor your needs and make choices that serve you today.
(647) 249-8620 View (647) 249-8620
Photo of Virginia Báez Landestoy, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Virginia Báez Landestoy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Virginia is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). With over 11 years of experience, Virginia works with adults struggling with several mental health struggles such as symptoms resulting from trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, domestic abuse, and life transitions. Virginia offers a warm and flexible approach that is centred on her client’s needs and specific goals.
Virginia is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). With over 11 years of experience, Virginia works with adults struggling with several mental health struggles such as symptoms resulting from trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, domestic abuse, and life transitions. Virginia offers a warm and flexible approach that is centred on her client’s needs and specific goals.
(437) 747-6914 View (437) 747-6914
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KovenCounselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether the issues are end-of-life planning, parenting our parents, chronic illness, dementia/alzheimer's, betrayal, estrangement, job loss, miscarriage, divorce, sudden, complicated or unexpected death, aging and transitions, or empty-nesting, we experience many similar reactions to loss. Fatigue, depression, anxiety, worry, guilt, and anger are just some of the manifestations. Trouble sleeping and self medicating with food, drugs or alcohol, even suicide seems like an alternative to the pain we carry around with us. I provide culturally sensitive counselling to a diverse community.Together we can create a more meaningful life, filled with truth, joy and love.
Whether the issues are end-of-life planning, parenting our parents, chronic illness, dementia/alzheimer's, betrayal, estrangement, job loss, miscarriage, divorce, sudden, complicated or unexpected death, aging and transitions, or empty-nesting, we experience many similar reactions to loss. Fatigue, depression, anxiety, worry, guilt, and anger are just some of the manifestations. Trouble sleeping and self medicating with food, drugs or alcohol, even suicide seems like an alternative to the pain we carry around with us. I provide culturally sensitive counselling to a diverse community.Together we can create a more meaningful life, filled with truth, joy and love.
(855) 602-1955 View (855) 602-1955
Photo of Keli Bellaire, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Keli Bellaire
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6N
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck, burnt-out, or like you’ve lost yourself? Overwhelmed by the mental loads of sexism, motherhood, or caregiving? Are you holding in painful emotions like anger, grief, anxiety or sadness? I specialize in helping people struggling with motherhood, low self-esteem, depression, body image, relationships, and impacts of trauma. It may show up as never feeling good enough, self-criticism, overwhelming emotions, guilt, loneliness, or numbness & shutting down. Maybe you want to work on managing emotions, being less reactive, building self-confidence, or setting boundaries. I'm here to support you as you do this work.
Are you feeling stuck, burnt-out, or like you’ve lost yourself? Overwhelmed by the mental loads of sexism, motherhood, or caregiving? Are you holding in painful emotions like anger, grief, anxiety or sadness? I specialize in helping people struggling with motherhood, low self-esteem, depression, body image, relationships, and impacts of trauma. It may show up as never feeling good enough, self-criticism, overwhelming emotions, guilt, loneliness, or numbness & shutting down. Maybe you want to work on managing emotions, being less reactive, building self-confidence, or setting boundaries. I'm here to support you as you do this work.
(437) 800-0587 View (437) 800-0587
Photo of Andy Manson, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Andy Manson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4G
I see clients for addiction, anger, depression, anxiety and trauma in addition to various life stresses. Clients come seeking change in the way they feel and respond to life. They hope for less isolation, frustration and despair and more connection, choice and contentment. They’re also willing to engage in a collaborative relationship with a therapist like me. Through our sessions, I help clients gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they bring to therapy. Together, we work to develop new ways of thinking, behaving and adapting to these challenges. So, you are more empowered to make choices you feel good about.
I see clients for addiction, anger, depression, anxiety and trauma in addition to various life stresses. Clients come seeking change in the way they feel and respond to life. They hope for less isolation, frustration and despair and more connection, choice and contentment. They’re also willing to engage in a collaborative relationship with a therapist like me. Through our sessions, I help clients gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they bring to therapy. Together, we work to develop new ways of thinking, behaving and adapting to these challenges. So, you are more empowered to make choices you feel good about.
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Christina Calderon
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, identity concerns, social challenges, or emotion regulation? You’re not alone. As a neurodiverse-affirming psychotherapist, I work with children, adults, and athletes navigating life’s difficulties. Drawing from my experience as a former elite athlete, I specialize in mental health performance, and resilience, helping individuals address anxiety, anger management, neurodiversity, and emotional regulation. Together, we’ll create a compassionate, safe space to explore your unique experiences, develop lasting tools for growth, and build the resilience needed to thrive in all areas of life.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, identity concerns, social challenges, or emotion regulation? You’re not alone. As a neurodiverse-affirming psychotherapist, I work with children, adults, and athletes navigating life’s difficulties. Drawing from my experience as a former elite athlete, I specialize in mental health performance, and resilience, helping individuals address anxiety, anger management, neurodiversity, and emotional regulation. Together, we’ll create a compassionate, safe space to explore your unique experiences, develop lasting tools for growth, and build the resilience needed to thrive in all areas of life.
(289) 277-0523 View (289) 277-0523
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Nicola Mansworth
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in helping those experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness and disconnection, and couples facing breakdowns in communication and conflict. From a trauma-informed lens, we explore the deep and often painful emotions that get in the way of feeling accepted, understood and truly engaged in one’s life and relationships. This includes exploring low self-esteem, self-criticism, and perfectionism, and the impact of lived experiences of trauma on your well-being. In couples therapy we uncover the negative cycle disrupting the relationship, helping to improve the connection and communication between partners.
I specialize in helping those experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness and disconnection, and couples facing breakdowns in communication and conflict. From a trauma-informed lens, we explore the deep and often painful emotions that get in the way of feeling accepted, understood and truly engaged in one’s life and relationships. This includes exploring low self-esteem, self-criticism, and perfectionism, and the impact of lived experiences of trauma on your well-being. In couples therapy we uncover the negative cycle disrupting the relationship, helping to improve the connection and communication between partners.
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Number of Counsellors in Toronto, ON

3,000+

Average cost per session

$160

Counsellors in Toronto, ON who prioritize treating:

93% Anxiety
87% Depression
84% Relationship Issues
84% Self Esteem
79% Stress
70% Trauma and PTSD
70% Coping Skills

Average years in practice

9 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

66% Green Shield Canada
65% SunLife
63% Manulife

How Counsellors in Toronto, ON see their clients

51% In Person and Online
49% Online Only

Gender breakdown

81% Female
17% Male
2% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in Toronto?

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.