Why Choose a Therapist Trained at OPCC?

Depth. Integrity. Human understanding.

When you begin therapy, you deserve more than a quick fix. You deserve a therapist who’s been trained to think deeply, hold complexity, and stay present with you — even in the hardest moments. That’s what we teach at the Ontario Psychotherapy and Counselling College (OPCC).

Our referral network includes therapists who have been rigorously trained in psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches. These are not short-term solutions — they’re rooted in a commitment to long-term, transformative care.

Trusted by Clients. Supported by Community.

Choosing an OPCC therapist means working with someone who belongs to a reflective clinical community — one that values continued learning, professional development, and shared responsibility for ethical, effective practice. Our therapists are not working in isolation. They are part of something larger.

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What Makes OPCC Therapists Different?

A Five-Year Clinical Training Program

OPCC’s program goes far beyond the minimum requirements for registration. Our students and graduates complete over 1000 hours of coursework, 300+ hours of clinical practice, and receive intensive supervision every step of the way.

Depth-Oriented Psychotherapy

We train therapists to look beneath the surface — to help clients explore patterns that may stem from early experiences, unconscious dynamics, and the relational worlds they’ve lived in. This allows for healing that’s not just symptom relief, but meaningful change.

Cultural Humility and Anti-Oppressive Practice

OPCC places equity, inclusion, and social context at the heart of its training. Our therapists are taught to consider how race, gender, class, sexuality, ability, and power shape mental health — and to work in ways that are respectful, reflective, and responsive.

Commitment to Ethics and Supervision

Therapists in our referral network are held to high ethical standards and are supported through ongoing clinical supervision. Student therapists are always supervised by CRPO-approved professionals, ensuring you receive thoughtful and accountable care.

Human Presence, Not Protocols

Our therapists are not trained to follow scripts. They are trained to listen. To think with you, not about you. To be emotionally present, curious, and attuned — even when what you’re bringing feels tangled, painful, or hard to name.

Whether You’re Seeking Therapy or Referring a Client…

When you choose OPCC’s Referral Network, you are choosing quality, care, and commitment. Let us help you find the right fit.

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