Connexion to Secure PortalWho practices psychotherapy?
Psychologists, physicians and holders of a psychotherapist's permit can practice psychotherapy. Psychologists and physicians do not require an additional permit, as their respective training already allows them to offer psychotherapy.
Psychotherapists are:
- Psychologists
- Physicians (e.g. psychiatrists)
- Professionals licensed as psychotherapists:
- Guidance counsellors, criminologists, occupational therapists, nurses, psychoeducators, marriage and family therapists, social workers, or sexologists
or - People who were already practicing psychotherapy before 2012, when the law changed, and who were granted a psychotherapist's permit under grandfathering.
- Guidance counsellors, criminologists, occupational therapists, nurses, psychoeducators, marriage and family therapists, social workers, or sexologists
Don't hesitate to ask the professional you wish to consult about his or her training and experience.
To check whether a professional is licensed to practice psychotherapy, consult the OPQ directory.