Choosing a Counsellor

Choosing a Counsellor

Search Options: Location or Name

To find a counsellor who provides in-person services near you, follow these steps:

  1. In the Search Location field, enter your city/town or postal code.
  2. Under Search Within, select a distance limit to establish the maximum distance between your location and the counsellor’s in-person office.
  3. If you were recommended a specific counsellor by a Care Navigator, you may also search by their name in the Search Name field.
This image shows the search fields for location and name.

Refining Your Search with Filters

To refine your search, you may use one, or a combination of 8 main filters and 6 additional filters:

  1. Click on a filter’s dropdown menu to see options.
  2. Select the criteria you’re looking for. For example, if you‘re looking for a counsellor who serves Black individuals, choose “Black Individuals” under the Communities Served filter.
  3. Repeat for other fields you want to refine.
This image shows some of the filters that users may use when searching for a therapist.

For more filters, click Additional Filters to reveal them below the main filters.

Some filters, marked with an asterisk (*), allow multiple selections, like Age Groups Served, Specializations, and Ethno-Racial Identity. Checkmarks on selected items will appear beside the items and a total count will appear at the top of the dropdown.

This image shows an example of selecting multiple items for one search filter.

To clear your selections, click Clear Filters.

After selecting your desired filters, click Click Here to Search Therapists.

Viewing Counsellor Profiles

Your search results will appear based on your chosen filters:

  1. To view a counsellor’s profile, click View Profile at the bottom of their search results card.
Search results display therapists side by side, filtered based on selected criteria.
  1. Once you are viewing the counsellor profile, you can scroll down to learn more details about them.
  2. Return to your search results by clicking the “X” in the top right corner or Back to Results at the bottom of the profile.
Therapist profile screen showing where to click the 'X' to close it in the top right.

For support with navigating the website or selecting a counsellor, contact a Care Navigator via phone 1-888-212-8727 Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 8:00pm EST or by email info@opsinclusivecounselling.ca or web form.

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