Anyone can call themselves a therapist online. Before a profile goes live on OttawaCounselling.ca, we check the information provided by the practitioner against the relevant regulatory college’s public register.
We confirm that the practitioner’s registration number is active and in good standing on the public register of their regulatory college — CRPO, CPBAO, OCSWSSW, CNO, or another applicable college.
We check the practitioner’s registration details against the relevant regulatory college’s public register to confirm that the information provided matches the official record.
We confirm the practice location, where there is one, and that the contact details provided are accurate and reachable.
We may re-check registration information. If a registration lapses, is suspended, or is revoked, the listing may be reviewed or removed.
The “Verified by OttawaCounselling” badge means that the practitioner’s information was checked against the relevant college’s public register at the time of verification. It does not mean OttawaCounselling guarantees or endorses the practitioner, their qualifications, services, or ongoing registration status.
We recommend asking a therapist directly about their approach, experience, and fees before booking.
Every published profile carries this badge, on every plan:
A Free listing and a Featured listing pass exactly the same checks. Paying more makes a profile more visible, never more verified.
Search by name or registration number for Registered Psychotherapists.
Search the public register to check registration information for nurses registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
