Verify whether a person has a psychologist's or psychotherapist's permit issued by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ).
Check in the OPQ directoryAre you going through a tough time? If your usual resources are no longer helping, you may need to see a professional.
What to expect?A psychologist is a mental health expert specializing in psychological assessments and psychotherapy.
What do psychologists do?The primary mission of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec is protecting the public. The Ordre ensures the quality of services offered by its members, promotes the development of the profession and defends citizens' right to access psychological services.
The Office of the Syndic's answers your questions about ethics — the rules of conduct that psychologists must follow — and investigates reports of inappropriate behaviour.
Learn moreIn Quebec, the Ordre is responsible for issuing psychotherapist’s permits, recognizing mandatory continuing education in psychotherapy, and monitoring to identify cases of illegal practice.
Learn moreBecause everyone should have access to services, and because the effectiveness of psychological interventions has been proven, the Ordre defends citizens’ right to access psychological services.
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