Submitted by Anonymous From March 2025 until the end of September, I was a contractor for the online website www.online-therapy.com. This website was not a great experience in any way. If you are a therapist looking for more contractor work, I sincerely hope that you reconsider and don’t waste your time on a business model…
Read more
Marketing a therapy practice in Canada requires a careful balance of creativity, ethics, and legal compliance. As a regulated or semi-regulated professional—depending on your province and title—you have to promote your services without violating the standards set by your licensing body. This means no client testimonials, no exaggerated claims, and no misleading or unverifiable statements.…
Read more
BetterHelp, one of the most widely advertised online therapy platforms, has faced growing scrutiny in recent years. While it presents itself as an accessible, affordable mental health solution, the reality for Canadian users is far less promising. From therapists unlicensed in Canada to ethical concerns and data privacy issues, BetterHelp’s approach is not only problematic—it…
Read more
Expectations to Have for A Psychotherapist or Counsellor Psychotherapists and counsellors are often master’s level clinicians with anywhere between 400 to 2000 hours necessary to complete their graduate program in counselling. While many jurisdictions worldwide have different titles for these practitioners, it is most common for there to be at least a 4-year bachelor’s program…
Read more
