Ontario Psychotherapy & Counseling Referral Network

Ontario Psychotherapy Referral Directory

If you are in crisis, please contact your family doctor, go to your closest hospital, call the Ontario Mental Health Helpline at 1-866-531-2600, or call 911.

Members of the Ontario Psychotherapy & Counselling College (OPCC) Referral Directory provide in-depth psychotherapy and counseling strategies

All Referral Network Members have graduated or are preparing to graduate from an intensive counselling and psychotherapy training program of at least 5 years, and come from a wide range of educational and life-experience backgrounds. Find out more about the credentials and expertise of Referral Network Members here and our low cost therapy options.

The OPCC Psychotherapist Referral Service can help you find a Counselor or Psychotherapist in Ontario to help with short or long-term life challenges, such as:

depression
anxiety
anger management
obsessive compulsive disorder

gender identity issues
relationship problems
struggles with addictions

…and other struggles and challenges that are unique to you.

How does the Referral Service Work?

You can get in touch with the OPCC Psychotherapist Referral Network by submitting the confidential Referral Form for the city you’re located in, or by calling one of our offices.

Whether you choose to use an online form or call our offices, be assured that from the moment you first contact us, all of your information will be held with the utmost care in confidentiality, privacy and compassion.

The Ontario Psychotherapist Referral Network has counselors and psychotherapists in many locations. Click here to view them.

After You Submit Your Referral Request

We will receive your online or telephone inquiry and match you with a psychotherapist in your city, who will then be in touch to set up a free introductory session. At this introductory session, we understand that the client and the therapist are interviewing each other, and encourage you to honour your gut feeling about whether you can work with the OPCC psychotherapist you’ve been matched with. The Ontario Psychotherapist and Counselling College Referral Service will work with you to find the best match, and will follow through to make sure we’ve found the right psychotherapist for you.

Online Therapy during COVID-19 Crisis

If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, please know that OPCC Referral Directory is here to help. The OPCC Referral Directory Team and the therapists are ready to serve during this time of crisis. Taking care of your emotional health during this crisis can help you think clearly and react to the urgent needs to protect yourself and your family. Self-care during an emergency will help your long-term well-being and health. The OPCC Directory team of therapist’s is ready to provide support and remote or e-therapy to those who are struggling with the emotional and psychological impact of this crisis. We are also here to continue the care that we have been providing all along.

What is online therapy?

Online therapy is mental health therapy where you attend sessions with either a Registered Psychotherapists or one of our training therapists online or by phone. Online therapy sessions can be conducted with RP’s or our student therapists via video or phone sessions. Online therapy means can now replace in-office therapy sessions, so that social distancing can be practiced while you can still receive therapy to support you during this challenging time. As always, our training therapists can provide low-cost therapy and many of our experienced Registered Psychotherapists provide sliding scale services. Additionally, OPCC Therapists and student therapists follow the CRPO and HIPPA guidelines to ensure your safety.

The first step in getting help is getting connected – Contact us today!

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