Counsellors.ca
Free to use · Now live in Ottawa

Find the right therapist in your city

Search local, verified counsellors by what you need. Compare profiles and reach out directly — no middleman, no fees, no pressure.

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How it works

Help in three simple steps

  1. 01

    Search your city

    Tell us where you live and what you're looking for. We'll show counsellors who actually practice nearby.

  2. 02

    Compare profiles

    Read about each counsellor's approach, specialties, languages, and fees — all in one clean place.

  3. 03

    Reach out directly

    Contact the counsellor yourself, privately. No accounts to share, no booking middleman taking a cut.

Two ways to find your match

Not sure where to start? Take the quiz. Know what you want? Jump straight into the directory.

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Take the match quiz

Answer a few quick questions about what you're going through and what matters to you. We'll suggest counsellors who fit.

  • Takes about 2 minutes
  • Personalised suggestions
  • No sign-up required
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Full control

Browse the directory

Prefer to look yourself? Filter every counsellor in your city by what matters most to you.

  • Filter by specialty
  • Filter by language spoken
  • Filter by fees & sliding scale
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Tools you can use right away

You don't have to book anything to get started. These are free for everyone, always.

Quick self-check quizzes

Short, private questionnaires for anxiety, mood, stress and burnout to help you understand what you're feeling.

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Plain-language guides

Honest, jargon-free articles on therapy types, what to expect, and how to choose the right counsellor for you.

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Crisis help

If you need support right now, find Canadian crisis lines and urgent resources available 24/7, wherever you are.

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Get found by clients in your city

List your practice on Counsellors.ca and connect with people actively looking for help near you. Clients contact you directly — we never take a cut of your fees.

Create your free profile
  • Free to list during launch
  • No commission, ever
  • You own your client relationships

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