In which areas do psychologists work?

Each psychologist may choose to offer his or her services in a particular area of practice.

Clinical psychology
Clinical psychologists work directly with individuals or groups. Their main form of treatment is psychotherapy.

School psychology
By working with students, parents and educators, school psychologists can help students with personal or group functioning problems.

Neuropsychology
The neuropsychologist evaluates cognitive functions in terms of thinking, feeling and behaving. In interpreting the results and performing a clinical analysis, the neuropsychologist considers all the information about your cognitive functions, behaviours, personal history and state of health. The neuropsychologist may make recommendations or carry out certain interventions to optimize your functioning. The title and practice of neuropsychologist is reserved for psychologists who hold a training certificate in the assessment of neuropsychological disorders. (French only)

Work and organizational psychology
Work and organizational psychologists are involved in organizational change, staff selection, training and evaluation, and employee assistance programs.

Teaching and research
Psychologists working in a university psychology department may be involved in teaching and research.

Health psychology
Health psychologists are interested in the behaviours and lifestyles that affect people's physical and psychological health.

Psycholegal practice
Expert psychologists are called upon to testify in court and give their professional opinion on a particular case.

Social and community psychology
Social and community psychologists are interested in the individual in his or her environment and his or her links with the community.

Family mediation
Family mediators work with divorcing couples. Accreditation is required to offer this service, for which the Ministère de la Justice pays a portion of the fees for parents experiencing a breakup.