Mission

The primary mission of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec is to protect the public. To this end, the Ordre:

• ensures the quality of services offered by members
• promotes the development of the profession
• defends citizens’ right to access psychological services

Specifically, the Ordre:

• issues psychologist's and psychotherapist's permits and the various attestations enabling psychologists to engage in certain reserved activities;
• monitors to identify cases of illegal practice of psychotherapy and usurpation of the title of psychologist;
• receives reports from the public on the conduct of psychologists, investigates and, if necessary, files complaints with the Disciplinary Council;
• conducts over 400 professional inspections each year;
• offers continuing education;
• ensures that its members complete a sufficient number of hours of continuing education;
• publishes guidelines on best practices in psychology;
• represents psychologists within the professional system and in dealings with mental health and human relations organizations;
• informs members of the public of their rights;
• engages with the media on topics related to psychology.