Anyone can call themselves a therapist online. Before a profile goes live on OttawaCounselling.ca, we check a few things to confirm the person is who they say they are and that they’re currently permitted to practise.
We confirm the therapist’s registration number is active and in good standing on the public register of their regulatory college — CRPO, the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, OCSWSSW, or another applicable college.
We confirm the name on the registration matches the person applying.
We confirm the practice location, where there is one, and that the contact details provided are accurate and reachable.
We re-check registrations regularly. If a registration lapses, is suspended, or is revoked, we remove the listing.
Registration verification means the therapist holds a real, active professional registration. It does not mean we have reviewed their clinical work, carried out a background check beyond public college records, guaranteed they’re the right fit for you, or endorsed their approach or results.
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.
