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Private office consultation (at your expense or at the insurer's expense)
To help you find a psychologist or psychotherapist, the Ordre offers an online search tool.
Professionals are listed according to:
- the problems they treat
- their region of practice
- the types of client they serve
The tool will also enable you to find out:
- the date they obtained their permit
- the types of work/contracts they accept (e.g. CSST, IVAC, SAAQ, expert testimony in court)
- their theoretical orientation
Your family doctor or other healthcare professional can give you a psychologist’s or psychotherapist’s contact information directly.
Public services
CLSCs offer a reception, analysis, orientation and referral service for all social and psychological requests. You can consult a psychosocial counsellor with or without an appointment, during the day and evening on weekdays, and at certain times on weekends.
- To find a CLSC, contact Info-Social 811.
- For more information on mental health services, visit the Quebec government website.
Employee assistance programs
Some employers have an employee assistance program (EAP) that offers free access to a psychologist or psychotherapist for a set number of sessions. Call the EAP directly for the names of professionals who can help you.
Low-cost university clinics
Universities that provide training in psychology generally offer clinics to the public. These services are often less expensive than those of self-employed psychologists, but the conditions of consultation may be different. (For example, the consultation is offered by a doctoral student in psychology under the supervision of a psychologist.)