Therapists in M2J
Renee Ly
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
Emotional, physical, and relational pain are human experiences that every one of us inevitably encounter in life. Creating change and learning how to grow into the individuals we want to become can be a challenging and scary process, especially when we feel like we are doing it alone. In our work together, I will support you through difficult moments while building meaningful and sustainable changes in your life. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and I practice from an LGBTQ+ supportive, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive framework.
Emotional, physical, and relational pain are human experiences that every one of us inevitably encounter in life. Creating change and learning how to grow into the individuals we want to become can be a challenging and scary process, especially when we feel like we are doing it alone. In our work together, I will support you through difficult moments while building meaningful and sustainable changes in your life. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and I practice from an LGBTQ+ supportive, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive framework.
Ahmadreza Zamani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MD, CMS, CRPO, OAMPH
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2J
I love using my skills and experience to assist you to tap into your strengths, find meaning and self-compassion, be your best selves in relationships, and live your fullest lives. I would be honoured to support you / your family through life's challenges and transitions.
I love using my skills and experience to assist you to tap into your strengths, find meaning and self-compassion, be your best selves in relationships, and live your fullest lives. I would be honoured to support you / your family through life's challenges and transitions.
Obaid Yarkhan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Feeling down or worried? Sometimes life brings challenges that cause us to feel overwhelmed with no place to turn to. Sharing your concerns and ideas with someone helps. The thought of being alone often is the greatest hurdle but getting help and support is one of the best ways to navigate through your challenges and succeed in overcoming them. Therapy is a great option that will allow you to share your concerns and get the support you need.
Feeling down or worried? Sometimes life brings challenges that cause us to feel overwhelmed with no place to turn to. Sharing your concerns and ideas with someone helps. The thought of being alone often is the greatest hurdle but getting help and support is one of the best ways to navigate through your challenges and succeed in overcoming them. Therapy is a great option that will allow you to share your concerns and get the support you need.
Are you seeking a compassionate, supportive space to navigate your emotional challenges? I'm here to help you uncover pathways toward healing and growth. With over 14 years of experience, I offer a safe, judgment-free environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences with curiosity and compassion. I take a collaborative approach to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and more. Whether you're dealing with current challenges or past pain, I'm dedicated to helping you find new perspectives, relief from suffering, and meaningful connections.
Are you seeking a compassionate, supportive space to navigate your emotional challenges? I'm here to help you uncover pathways toward healing and growth. With over 14 years of experience, I offer a safe, judgment-free environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences with curiosity and compassion. I take a collaborative approach to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and more. Whether you're dealing with current challenges or past pain, I'm dedicated to helping you find new perspectives, relief from suffering, and meaningful connections.
In the four decades of my work in the mental health field I have learned to tailor my approach to the unique needs of the individuals with whom I work. My training in psychodynamic and interpersonal therapies has helped sensitize me to the complex developmental and family roots of our personalities and struggles. I will help you determine the kind of healing that is the best fit at the current stage of your life journey. I am aware that some people will want to consider medication as a complement to psychotherapy. Although I do not prescribe medication my experience enables me to guide a person who may wish to consider meds.
In the four decades of my work in the mental health field I have learned to tailor my approach to the unique needs of the individuals with whom I work. My training in psychodynamic and interpersonal therapies has helped sensitize me to the complex developmental and family roots of our personalities and struggles. I will help you determine the kind of healing that is the best fit at the current stage of your life journey. I am aware that some people will want to consider medication as a complement to psychotherapy. Although I do not prescribe medication my experience enables me to guide a person who may wish to consider meds.
Kahle Therapy & Consulting Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CYW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J
My name is Sacha, the Co-Founder + Administrative Director of Service Navigation & Training of Kahle Therapy & Consulting Services. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. My expertise spans a variety of sectors including mental health, community engagement, policy, social services, youth justice, and service navigation. I utilize a strength-based approach + anti-oppression lens to address depression, anxiety, emotional regulation issues, family conflict & trauma. My aim to help empower individuals to understand how their experiences, culture, and social background intersect to develop their identity.
My name is Sacha, the Co-Founder + Administrative Director of Service Navigation & Training of Kahle Therapy & Consulting Services. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. My expertise spans a variety of sectors including mental health, community engagement, policy, social services, youth justice, and service navigation. I utilize a strength-based approach + anti-oppression lens to address depression, anxiety, emotional regulation issues, family conflict & trauma. My aim to help empower individuals to understand how their experiences, culture, and social background intersect to develop their identity.
Jaime Brand
Registered Psychotherapist, ACC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
Life is full of experiences that impact and influence how we feel about our lives and ourselves. If you are currently trying to navigate through your experiences and their impact on you and your day-to-day life, the process can feel overwhelming. It can sometimes be hard to even know where to start. If you are interested in a collaborative partner to support you as you work to improve your emotional well-being, manage stress, adjust to a recent transition, work through trauma, or improve your relationships, let's connect.
Life is full of experiences that impact and influence how we feel about our lives and ourselves. If you are currently trying to navigate through your experiences and their impact on you and your day-to-day life, the process can feel overwhelming. It can sometimes be hard to even know where to start. If you are interested in a collaborative partner to support you as you work to improve your emotional well-being, manage stress, adjust to a recent transition, work through trauma, or improve your relationships, let's connect.
With her Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto and over 16 years of counselling experience, Kim's therapy approach is encouraging, motivating and practical. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) she provides practical techniques to address anxious and depressive moods. She believes that self-talk and lifestyle routines play a key role in successfully managing emotions. When we adapt a more positive, balanced perspective, our feelings and behaviours follow. Past hurts and traumas can be used as a powerful ally to produce a newfound freedom. By walking through our pain we can find new restored purpose and JOY!
With her Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto and over 16 years of counselling experience, Kim's therapy approach is encouraging, motivating and practical. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) she provides practical techniques to address anxious and depressive moods. She believes that self-talk and lifestyle routines play a key role in successfully managing emotions. When we adapt a more positive, balanced perspective, our feelings and behaviours follow. Past hurts and traumas can be used as a powerful ally to produce a newfound freedom. By walking through our pain we can find new restored purpose and JOY!
Darnette Hanlan-Anderson
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
Depression, anxiety? Coping with life at times can be heartbreaking for yourself or the ones that you love. Having someone to mentally walk with you through those times is a way to reconnect and return to that good place in life. The heartbreaks could be divorce, depression, grief, anxiety, separation from family. Over the course of our lives, we all experience emotional wounds, which hinders us from personal growth. Having a safe place to talk and express your emotions is what I provide. Here you gain self-understanding and self-awareness and be empowered to make changes to grow towards your desired outcome of your authentic self.
Depression, anxiety? Coping with life at times can be heartbreaking for yourself or the ones that you love. Having someone to mentally walk with you through those times is a way to reconnect and return to that good place in life. The heartbreaks could be divorce, depression, grief, anxiety, separation from family. Over the course of our lives, we all experience emotional wounds, which hinders us from personal growth. Having a safe place to talk and express your emotions is what I provide. Here you gain self-understanding and self-awareness and be empowered to make changes to grow towards your desired outcome of your authentic self.
Muslimah Therapy Islam-Inspired Women's Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ExAT, BGS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
As-salamu alaykum, dear sister. I'm really glad you're here. My name is Zaynab, and I'm a Canadian Registered Psychotherapist. I am committed to the healing, growth, and well-being of my Muslim sisters. I provide online therapy for women and girls that is deeply rooted in the shared values of our beautiful faith, Islam, including trust, kindness, compassion, sincerity, and purpose. The work we do together is faith-focused and integrated with Islamic Psychology. This means your deen and connection with Allah are nurtured with the utmost care as we tend to your mental health and overall well-being, in shaa Allah.
As-salamu alaykum, dear sister. I'm really glad you're here. My name is Zaynab, and I'm a Canadian Registered Psychotherapist. I am committed to the healing, growth, and well-being of my Muslim sisters. I provide online therapy for women and girls that is deeply rooted in the shared values of our beautiful faith, Islam, including trust, kindness, compassion, sincerity, and purpose. The work we do together is faith-focused and integrated with Islamic Psychology. This means your deen and connection with Allah are nurtured with the utmost care as we tend to your mental health and overall well-being, in shaa Allah.
Bilingual therapist offering counselling in both English and Polish. With over 20 years experience, I believe that people are experts of their own lives; however, when dealing with challenging life issues, they often benefit from empathetic support and guidance in order to find new perspectives for problem-solving and personal growth. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental and validating environment to support my clients in expressing their thoughts and emotions, to feel that they are heard and they matter, to make new, healthy choices in dealing with difficulties, and to restore a sense of hope and balance in their life journey.
Bilingual therapist offering counselling in both English and Polish. With over 20 years experience, I believe that people are experts of their own lives; however, when dealing with challenging life issues, they often benefit from empathetic support and guidance in order to find new perspectives for problem-solving and personal growth. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental and validating environment to support my clients in expressing their thoughts and emotions, to feel that they are heard and they matter, to make new, healthy choices in dealing with difficulties, and to restore a sense of hope and balance in their life journey.
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Verified Verified
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling connecting with your core authentic self? Do you feel like your mind, body, and emotions are out of balance? I’d be honoured to help navigate these challenges with you and support you in making positive changes. As a Clinical Psychologist, I work collaboratively with individuals and couples by drawing on their capacity for growth to help them gain greater self-understanding and meet their desired goals. I believe therapy should offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their inner worlds.
Are you struggling connecting with your core authentic self? Do you feel like your mind, body, and emotions are out of balance? I’d be honoured to help navigate these challenges with you and support you in making positive changes. As a Clinical Psychologist, I work collaboratively with individuals and couples by drawing on their capacity for growth to help them gain greater self-understanding and meet their desired goals. I believe therapy should offer a supportive, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their inner worlds.
Helen Khaleghi
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MA, RP
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
Are you looking for compassionate support on your journey towards healing and self-discovery? I'm Helen, a psychotherapist specializing in trauma. With two Masters of Counselling Psychology, I've worked with clients in various settings, including outpatient mental health centres and private practice, both locally and internationally. I use a holistic and integrative approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. These methods help you understand and transform your experiences.
Are you looking for compassionate support on your journey towards healing and self-discovery? I'm Helen, a psychotherapist specializing in trauma. With two Masters of Counselling Psychology, I've worked with clients in various settings, including outpatient mental health centres and private practice, both locally and internationally. I use a holistic and integrative approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. These methods help you understand and transform your experiences.
Dory Noorafkan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MBA, RP(Q), YACEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J
Hello, I'm Dory, your potential guide to personal growth and well-being. If you're navigating the intricacies of biracial or bicultural relationships, especially during parenthood, I'm here to assist you. You may seek a trusted ally to help you explore your unique life story, address perinatal mental health concerns, and cultivate resilience. As a partner I will provide a space to be seen, heard, and validated in a nonjudgmental way, a safe haven where your well-being takes top priority. Your goal is to embark on a journey towards emotional balance and personal growth, and I'm here to guide you.
Hello, I'm Dory, your potential guide to personal growth and well-being. If you're navigating the intricacies of biracial or bicultural relationships, especially during parenthood, I'm here to assist you. You may seek a trusted ally to help you explore your unique life story, address perinatal mental health concerns, and cultivate resilience. As a partner I will provide a space to be seen, heard, and validated in a nonjudgmental way, a safe haven where your well-being takes top priority. Your goal is to embark on a journey towards emotional balance and personal growth, and I'm here to guide you.
We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life. Our goal is to empower our clients to realize the potential they have been given for success, happiness, and build healthy coping skills. During times like this, we provide psychological assessment and intervention to use of a digital platform that provides secure, encrypted, audio-video conferencing to communicate with a client in anywhere needing our service.
We are committed to helping individuals overcome the numerous struggles which are personal injury such as car accident or work injury, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, the overwhelming effects of grief and loss, separation and divorce and the many other crisis of life. Our goal is to empower our clients to realize the potential they have been given for success, happiness, and build healthy coping skills. During times like this, we provide psychological assessment and intervention to use of a digital platform that provides secure, encrypted, audio-video conferencing to communicate with a client in anywhere needing our service.
Margot Beech Kennedy
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
I have specialized in working with children and teens for over 15 years because they deserve to work with an expert. I believe that their problems are real, and that they are capable of solving them. Frankly, they are also a lot of fun to work with! I don’t work with a child or teen in isolation, though. I also work with the parents because they are a crucial part of their child's progress. Therapy is not just a chat. It is a purposeful and structured conversation designed to highlight clients’ strengths, skills and values and to help clients figure out a way forward. I am passionate about my career, and I love what I do.
I have specialized in working with children and teens for over 15 years because they deserve to work with an expert. I believe that their problems are real, and that they are capable of solving them. Frankly, they are also a lot of fun to work with! I don’t work with a child or teen in isolation, though. I also work with the parents because they are a crucial part of their child's progress. Therapy is not just a chat. It is a purposeful and structured conversation designed to highlight clients’ strengths, skills and values and to help clients figure out a way forward. I am passionate about my career, and I love what I do.
Alexandra Kedmenecz Rsw Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2J
Hidden stress, untreated trauma, fears, long term anxiety and depression can easily cause psychical illness. Bodily signs can be different according to gender and age. Unwrapping those hidden factors can help women with pelvic pain, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, lack of desire, constipation or sexual difficulties. Erection problems, sex life changes or even an overactive bladder can be physical symptoms of hidden stress for men. Children often experience bed wetting, stomach pain, constipation or voiding difficulties without any medical conditions. My speciality is to help in these psychosomatic conditions.
Hidden stress, untreated trauma, fears, long term anxiety and depression can easily cause psychical illness. Bodily signs can be different according to gender and age. Unwrapping those hidden factors can help women with pelvic pain, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, lack of desire, constipation or sexual difficulties. Erection problems, sex life changes or even an overactive bladder can be physical symptoms of hidden stress for men. Children often experience bed wetting, stomach pain, constipation or voiding difficulties without any medical conditions. My speciality is to help in these psychosomatic conditions.
Mahta (Matti) Hemmati
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, HBSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I want to commend you for seeking support as you navigate through your unique journey toward healing and personal growth. It's not easy and takes a great deal of strength. I believe that we are all unique and as such we experience life from our own unique perspective, despite our common humanity. My approach is person-centred and I have many years of experience working with individuals from all walks of life, especially those suffering traumatic brain injury. I also co-facilitate weekly group therapy and psycho-educational counselling workshops on various mental health topics at the Medical Clinic for Person-Centred Psychotherapy.
I want to commend you for seeking support as you navigate through your unique journey toward healing and personal growth. It's not easy and takes a great deal of strength. I believe that we are all unique and as such we experience life from our own unique perspective, despite our common humanity. My approach is person-centred and I have many years of experience working with individuals from all walks of life, especially those suffering traumatic brain injury. I also co-facilitate weekly group therapy and psycho-educational counselling workshops on various mental health topics at the Medical Clinic for Person-Centred Psychotherapy.
Sarah Siddiqui
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
Healthy sexuality is a key component to overall wellbeing, and its my honour to be with you on that journey! Whether you want to explore your desires, address sexual shame, or improve your communication skills, no concern is too trivial for sex therapy. I offer a presence that is calming, approachable, and non-judgmental, with small doses of humour and irreverence.
Healthy sexuality is a key component to overall wellbeing, and its my honour to be with you on that journey! Whether you want to explore your desires, address sexual shame, or improve your communication skills, no concern is too trivial for sex therapy. I offer a presence that is calming, approachable, and non-judgmental, with small doses of humour and irreverence.
Narda Razack
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PhD
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2J (Online Only)
Are you struggling in certain areas in your life? Are you experiencing anxiety, insomnia or other emotional issues? Do you occasionally feel a sense of helplessness? Do family dynamics, partner/friend relationship, caring for an elderly parent add to your daily stress? Are you continually dealing with racial trauma, identity, work, and/or gender-based violence? Are you grieving the loss of a partner, family member or a friend? I will provide a non-judgmental space to talk through challenges that continue to plague your mind and wear you down physically and emotionally.
Are you struggling in certain areas in your life? Are you experiencing anxiety, insomnia or other emotional issues? Do you occasionally feel a sense of helplessness? Do family dynamics, partner/friend relationship, caring for an elderly parent add to your daily stress? Are you continually dealing with racial trauma, identity, work, and/or gender-based violence? Are you grieving the loss of a partner, family member or a friend? I will provide a non-judgmental space to talk through challenges that continue to plague your mind and wear you down physically and emotionally.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M2J
90+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in M2J who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
87% | Self Esteem |
85% | Depression |
83% | Relationship Issues |
83% | Stress |
76% | Coping Skills |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
83% | SunLife |
77% | Manulife |
73% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in M2J see their clients
52% | Online Only | |
48% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
90% | Female | |
8% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in M2J?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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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.