Therapists in B2W
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Many people describe a feeling of being stuck in their lives. Limiting subconscious core beliefs and habitual thinking are what holds most back from living the life they want. Whether personal or business, I can help you to make the positive changes in yourself so that you can be free and move forward, whether that means stopping a destructive habit, or charting a new course in life.
Many people describe a feeling of being stuck in their lives. Limiting subconscious core beliefs and habitual thinking are what holds most back from living the life they want. Whether personal or business, I can help you to make the positive changes in yourself so that you can be free and move forward, whether that means stopping a destructive habit, or charting a new course in life.
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Alexander Wellness Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, NS B2W (Online Only)
Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction and Anxiety. I bring to my practice a welcoming and friendly personal style that puts clients at ease allowing them to communicate their needs and goals within a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. I worked in many clinical health care settings before venturing into private practice, which has brought into my work a well- breadth of clinical experience, including a wide array of therapeutic approaches, that I have successfully integrated while working with with hundreds of clients over the past 26 plus years.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Specializing in Couples, Addiction and Anxiety. I bring to my practice a welcoming and friendly personal style that puts clients at ease allowing them to communicate their needs and goals within a safe non-judgmental atmosphere. I worked in many clinical health care settings before venturing into private practice, which has brought into my work a well- breadth of clinical experience, including a wide array of therapeutic approaches, that I have successfully integrated while working with with hundreds of clients over the past 26 plus years.
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I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in psychotherapy, sexual therapy, sex education and wellness counseling. With extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families aged 16 and older, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I understand that navigating through challenging life situations and problematic relationships can be overwhelming and isolating. This can often lead to feelings of low mood, anxiety, and ineffective coping mechanisms. Taking a holistic approach, I deeply value and honor each individual's unique lived experiences.
I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in psychotherapy, sexual therapy, sex education and wellness counseling. With extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families aged 16 and older, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I understand that navigating through challenging life situations and problematic relationships can be overwhelming and isolating. This can often lead to feelings of low mood, anxiety, and ineffective coping mechanisms. Taking a holistic approach, I deeply value and honor each individual's unique lived experiences.
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Lilia Daiman
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, MACP, RCT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2W
When we reflect on our lives, we each have our own unique set of experiences. These experiences and the interconnections between our biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors shape who we are as an individual. Exposures to different types of events at times can be difficult to process and work through on our own. My goal is to advocate for my clients by developing appropriate supports and maintaining an inclusive and culturally sensitive space, that welcomes individuals from all walks of life.
When we reflect on our lives, we each have our own unique set of experiences. These experiences and the interconnections between our biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors shape who we are as an individual. Exposures to different types of events at times can be difficult to process and work through on our own. My goal is to advocate for my clients by developing appropriate supports and maintaining an inclusive and culturally sensitive space, that welcomes individuals from all walks of life.
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Lauren Mackintosh
Counsellor, MA, RCT-C
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, NS B2W
Not accepting new clients
Avail. Evenings Mon & Tues. Sometimes in life, we just need additional support. I offer sessions to adolescents, adults & couples going through a variety of issues. We will often identify difficulties in interpersonal relationships (romantic, familial, work or otherwise) that may be causing distress. Challenging relationships can take a toll on our mental health and well-being. Some topics addressed include boundaries, attachment, and communication. I have an easygoing and supportive approach and believe you know yourself best. I encourage open communication throughout treatment on what is working & what's not working for you!
Avail. Evenings Mon & Tues. Sometimes in life, we just need additional support. I offer sessions to adolescents, adults & couples going through a variety of issues. We will often identify difficulties in interpersonal relationships (romantic, familial, work or otherwise) that may be causing distress. Challenging relationships can take a toll on our mental health and well-being. Some topics addressed include boundaries, attachment, and communication. I have an easygoing and supportive approach and believe you know yourself best. I encourage open communication throughout treatment on what is working & what's not working for you!
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I support your healing process with a variety of techniques, using the one that best works for you. My approach is to meet you where you are at currently and help you get to where you want to be! I have extensive experience working with people that live with anxiety, depression and trauma throughout their lifetime; including pre and postnatally. I also have extensive experience supporting clients with relationship conflicts, adjusting to life changes, stress management, sexual orientation, fertility, family concerns and personal growth.
I support your healing process with a variety of techniques, using the one that best works for you. My approach is to meet you where you are at currently and help you get to where you want to be! I have extensive experience working with people that live with anxiety, depression and trauma throughout their lifetime; including pre and postnatally. I also have extensive experience supporting clients with relationship conflicts, adjusting to life changes, stress management, sexual orientation, fertility, family concerns and personal growth.
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The Perinatal Wellness Centre
Counsellor, RCT, MTA, CH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2W
We support you with individual & group perinatal counselling. There’s so much joy and wonder as you prepare to bring your new baby home. But the truth is, it’s not always bubbly feelings for everyone. From steep swings in hormones, fatigue, physical & lifestyle changes, and serious shifts in your relationships, it can take a real toll on your mental wellbeing. Your mental health from trying to conceive through your pregnancy and postpartum period can be met with resistance as you enter into many unknowns and while many folks experience feelings of excitement during this time, feelings of anxiety or depression may also be prevalent.
We support you with individual & group perinatal counselling. There’s so much joy and wonder as you prepare to bring your new baby home. But the truth is, it’s not always bubbly feelings for everyone. From steep swings in hormones, fatigue, physical & lifestyle changes, and serious shifts in your relationships, it can take a real toll on your mental wellbeing. Your mental health from trying to conceive through your pregnancy and postpartum period can be met with resistance as you enter into many unknowns and while many folks experience feelings of excitement during this time, feelings of anxiety or depression may also be prevalent.
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Life is hard. We all need people to support us and help us get through those tough times. I would love to be part of the journey with you. Humans are complex and diverse: we all have unique needs and challenges. Sometimes the biggest challenge is finding how things work best and where you want to focus as you move forward. I would love to help you to find your way back on the path and get you back to being your best self again. <3
Life is hard. We all need people to support us and help us get through those tough times. I would love to be part of the journey with you. Humans are complex and diverse: we all have unique needs and challenges. Sometimes the biggest challenge is finding how things work best and where you want to focus as you move forward. I would love to help you to find your way back on the path and get you back to being your best self again. <3
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Insight Wellness and Research Consulting
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate, MA, RCT-C, CCC
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, NS B2W
Are you someone who's looking for a supportive hand in managing stress, coping with life changes, and boosting your overall well-being? Maybe you're seeking a place where you can freely explore your emotions without fear of judgment, where you can develop strategies to handle things better and grow personally. I would love to connect with you.
Are you someone who's looking for a supportive hand in managing stress, coping with life changes, and boosting your overall well-being? Maybe you're seeking a place where you can freely explore your emotions without fear of judgment, where you can develop strategies to handle things better and grow personally. I would love to connect with you.
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I have experience working with clients who have symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss.
I have experience working with clients who have symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss.
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Through counselling, we can carefully examine each challenge, evaluating and better understanding how you got to where you are. Through this exploration, we will discover the strengths and identify coping mechanisms you have developed along the way in order to deal with your challenges.
Through counselling, we can carefully examine each challenge, evaluating and better understanding how you got to where you are. Through this exploration, we will discover the strengths and identify coping mechanisms you have developed along the way in order to deal with your challenges.
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We are all thrown into this journey of life without our consent. While life can be astonishingly beautiful, it has a way of testing our limits and pushing us to our breaking point at times. I am here to offer you a guiding hand along the way and to provide you with additional support to navigate the rough waves of life. I offer sessions to adolescents, adults and couples, helping them with diverse concerns. I have an easy-going, non-judgemental attitude fostered on meeting the client with unconditional positive regard. I use a strength-based, person-centred approach, being mindful that the client is the expert of their own care.
We are all thrown into this journey of life without our consent. While life can be astonishingly beautiful, it has a way of testing our limits and pushing us to our breaking point at times. I am here to offer you a guiding hand along the way and to provide you with additional support to navigate the rough waves of life. I offer sessions to adolescents, adults and couples, helping them with diverse concerns. I have an easy-going, non-judgemental attitude fostered on meeting the client with unconditional positive regard. I use a strength-based, person-centred approach, being mindful that the client is the expert of their own care.
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Sam (King) Sarty
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RN
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2W
Hello! I am a specialized therapist: my focus is helping people heal from trauma and adversity using EMDR. There's no situation that is too big or too small, I am here to help. I work together with my clients to identify the root cause of their symptoms, develop tools for healing the nervous system, and emotionally process trauma. I am accepting clients with no wait for EMDR Intensives - think of it as your own wellness retreat where we are highly focused over a few days to get you on the road to recovery faster than hourly weekly sessions. Head over to my website to learn more about this model and if it is a good fit for you!
Hello! I am a specialized therapist: my focus is helping people heal from trauma and adversity using EMDR. There's no situation that is too big or too small, I am here to help. I work together with my clients to identify the root cause of their symptoms, develop tools for healing the nervous system, and emotionally process trauma. I am accepting clients with no wait for EMDR Intensives - think of it as your own wellness retreat where we are highly focused over a few days to get you on the road to recovery faster than hourly weekly sessions. Head over to my website to learn more about this model and if it is a good fit for you!
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Seeking help is hard. I admire your courage and strength! I am passionate about the community and its citizens. I believe that helping empower people to live independent, resilient, successful lives is important. One person, family, couple at a time! I encourage clients to change while identifying & removing the barriers/obstacles that keep them from health. I am committed to providing you with a confidential, supportive atmosphere & a non-judgmental environment. With a genuine & empathetic nature you will feel supported. Together we can invite change into your life. I value diverse backgrounds, world views and life experiences.
Seeking help is hard. I admire your courage and strength! I am passionate about the community and its citizens. I believe that helping empower people to live independent, resilient, successful lives is important. One person, family, couple at a time! I encourage clients to change while identifying & removing the barriers/obstacles that keep them from health. I am committed to providing you with a confidential, supportive atmosphere & a non-judgmental environment. With a genuine & empathetic nature you will feel supported. Together we can invite change into your life. I value diverse backgrounds, world views and life experiences.
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Kay Vinova
Psychologist, BSc, MSc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2W
Not accepting new clients
I am a registered clinical psychologist who works with adults struggling with issues such as trauma, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and religious conflict. I work with individuals and couples. I am committed to creating a safe space for clients of different gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and people with different types of romantic and/or sexual relationships. I take a collaborative, feminist, and empathetic approach, ensuring I am providing evidence-based treatment.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who works with adults struggling with issues such as trauma, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and religious conflict. I work with individuals and couples. I am committed to creating a safe space for clients of different gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, and people with different types of romantic and/or sexual relationships. I take a collaborative, feminist, and empathetic approach, ensuring I am providing evidence-based treatment.
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Taking new clients looking to resolve trauma. My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that people have an inherent capacity for healthiness. I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.
Taking new clients looking to resolve trauma. My approach to therapy is rooted in the view that people have an inherent capacity for healthiness. I will work with you to uncover that wellbeing again so that you can live the life you deserve with more vitality and authenticity whether you suffer from chronic illness, the burden of a traumatic injury or complex trauma, a diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, depression, unprocessed grief, or the malaise that comes from being over-stressed and not coping as well as you'd like.
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Do you feel overwhelmed? Anxious? Not quite yourself? Having Emotional Destress? Relationship issues? Are your symptoms affecting your quality of life? If so therapy can help you gain new insight into your life. I am convinced that a deep sense of meaning and purpose in life, together with a sense of belonging is a foundational importance to overall well-being, and to achieving a sense of acceptance, integration and wholeness. I strongly believe clients are the expert of themselves and as such I will help my clients access their inner wisdom.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Anxious? Not quite yourself? Having Emotional Destress? Relationship issues? Are your symptoms affecting your quality of life? If so therapy can help you gain new insight into your life. I am convinced that a deep sense of meaning and purpose in life, together with a sense of belonging is a foundational importance to overall well-being, and to achieving a sense of acceptance, integration and wholeness. I strongly believe clients are the expert of themselves and as such I will help my clients access their inner wisdom.
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Hope Grows Therapy - Rachel Derocher
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2W
I believe that everyone deserves a meaningful life that reflects their true self. However, I understand that various circumstances can make this difficult for many. As a registered clinical social worker, I assist adults, adolescents (10+), and families in understanding and navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, peer and family conflicts, trauma, low self-esteem, school avoidance/refusal, and major life transitions. Through therapy, we collaborate to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and pursue fulfilling lives aligned with your values and goals.
I believe that everyone deserves a meaningful life that reflects their true self. However, I understand that various circumstances can make this difficult for many. As a registered clinical social worker, I assist adults, adolescents (10+), and families in understanding and navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, peer and family conflicts, trauma, low self-esteem, school avoidance/refusal, and major life transitions. Through therapy, we collaborate to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and pursue fulfilling lives aligned with your values and goals.
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Christine Christensen
Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, NS B2W
Waitlist for new clients
Online booking - Chris (She/Her) recognizes that it is sometimes challenging to feel a sense of purpose and to feel connected to your life and to others around you. People often seek counselling when they are feeling overwhelmed or are looking for ways to heal from the past. Chris’s approach to counselling is a collaborative one that meets clients where they are. She works with clients to identify goals and strategies. Chris uses a relational, client-centred approach to counselling that integrates strategies from various methodologies including Emotionally Focused and Strengths-Based approaches.
Online booking - Chris (She/Her) recognizes that it is sometimes challenging to feel a sense of purpose and to feel connected to your life and to others around you. People often seek counselling when they are feeling overwhelmed or are looking for ways to heal from the past. Chris’s approach to counselling is a collaborative one that meets clients where they are. She works with clients to identify goals and strategies. Chris uses a relational, client-centred approach to counselling that integrates strategies from various methodologies including Emotionally Focused and Strengths-Based approaches.
Mildred's Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dartmouth, NS B2W
My ideal client is that individual who has experienced trauma in their life, be it violence, loss of a loved one, divorce or separation or death of a loved one. They feel lost and do not know how or where to begin from in the reconstruction of their lives. They so desire to live a normal life but their trauma does not permit them. They want to be free and pick up their lives from where they got off track.
My ideal client is that individual who has experienced trauma in their life, be it violence, loss of a loved one, divorce or separation or death of a loved one. They feel lost and do not know how or where to begin from in the reconstruction of their lives. They so desire to live a normal life but their trauma does not permit them. They want to be free and pick up their lives from where they got off track.
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Are you in deep life transition, struggling with stress and anxiety and looking for a fresh approach to therapy that gets to the core of the issues? Whether its relationship challenges, trauma from our past, or knowing that there something that needs to shift but can’t find the reason, then I am here for you! I will help you access the vantage point to truly understand where the source of the struggles are and how a new freedom can be found on the other side. The only way out is through and it takes courage to face our past but it is always worth it in the end.
Are you in deep life transition, struggling with stress and anxiety and looking for a fresh approach to therapy that gets to the core of the issues? Whether its relationship challenges, trauma from our past, or knowing that there something that needs to shift but can’t find the reason, then I am here for you! I will help you access the vantage point to truly understand where the source of the struggles are and how a new freedom can be found on the other side. The only way out is through and it takes courage to face our past but it is always worth it in the end.
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Julia Wiens
Counsellor, MAMFT, RTC-C, RCC
Verified Verified
Cole Harbour, NS B2W
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I count it a great honour and privilege to walk alongside others as they journey through difficult pieces. My hope and goal in working with my clients is to create a safe space for exploration so that together we can go to the deep places where they might be feeling stuck. I love working with my clients strengths and firmly believe each person has strengths that can help them move towards the change they'd like to experience.
Hello! I count it a great honour and privilege to walk alongside others as they journey through difficult pieces. My hope and goal in working with my clients is to create a safe space for exploration so that together we can go to the deep places where they might be feeling stuck. I love working with my clients strengths and firmly believe each person has strengths that can help them move towards the change they'd like to experience.
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Beverly is an Emotion Focused , Mindfulness Based, EMDR Therapist that navigates from a Trauma Informed, Strength Based and Somatic Therapy lens. Beverly will practice in an ethical manner and engage in evidence based interventions and strategies that contribute to the development of a client's personal agency in counselling sessions while adhering to the standards of practice of a Registered Counselling Therapist C. As a counsellor, Beverly is compassionately focused on you as a client. She believes in each person’s inner resilience and strength, and the right to choose what changes they are ready to make in their lives.
Beverly is an Emotion Focused , Mindfulness Based, EMDR Therapist that navigates from a Trauma Informed, Strength Based and Somatic Therapy lens. Beverly will practice in an ethical manner and engage in evidence based interventions and strategies that contribute to the development of a client's personal agency in counselling sessions while adhering to the standards of practice of a Registered Counselling Therapist C. As a counsellor, Beverly is compassionately focused on you as a client. She believes in each person’s inner resilience and strength, and the right to choose what changes they are ready to make in their lives.
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Meaghan Dawn Norris
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, NS B2W (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Social Worker providing VIRTUAL individual & group therapy services to folks who are struggling with a variety of concerns, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief & other mental health concerns. I work from an intersectional & trauma-informed lens & I use a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). My work is also informed by other therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), & Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
I am a Clinical Social Worker providing VIRTUAL individual & group therapy services to folks who are struggling with a variety of concerns, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief & other mental health concerns. I work from an intersectional & trauma-informed lens & I use a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). My work is also informed by other therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), & Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
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Life can be overwhelming, especially when we experience relationship shifts. Divorce, separation, infidelity, parenting and communication challenges can leave us feeling stuck or lost. The constant demands from external pressures can make it challenging to maintain our emotional well-being. I help individuals, families, and couples foster profound and enduring change as they work through life’s challenges of loss, grief, and relationship issues. My neurodiverse affirmative therapeutic practice is grounded in warmth, acceptance, and curiosity, creating a collaborative space for you to explore your feelings without judgment.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when we experience relationship shifts. Divorce, separation, infidelity, parenting and communication challenges can leave us feeling stuck or lost. The constant demands from external pressures can make it challenging to maintain our emotional well-being. I help individuals, families, and couples foster profound and enduring change as they work through life’s challenges of loss, grief, and relationship issues. My neurodiverse affirmative therapeutic practice is grounded in warmth, acceptance, and curiosity, creating a collaborative space for you to explore your feelings without judgment.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in B2W
20+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in B2W who prioritize treating:
96% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
81% | Stress |
70% | Coping Skills |
67% | Grief |
67% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
82% | Medavie Blue Cross |
77% | Blue Cross |
68% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in B2W see their clients
82% | In Person and Online | |
18% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
3% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.