How Do I Choose The Right Therapist?

Choosing a therapist is an important decision and it isn’t an easy one to make. The right therapist can help an individual reclaim their life and maintain their wellbeing. However, with so many therapists in Ottawa, how can you find the best counsellor to help you?

Key factors to consider when choosing a therapist

• 1. Experience

One of the major factors to consider when choosing a therapist is the diversity and depth of their experience. Check that they have treated many clients with similar conditions and know enough to employ the best therapy method for you.

Also, if you have a specific problem or issue, such as relationship issues, it’s best to find a counsellor with experiences in that particular field, such as marriage counselling or divorce counselling. Make sure the therapist who sees your children is a trained child therapist.

• 2. Credibility and Knowledge

Licensure is an important factor to consider when choosing a therapist. It’s proof that the counsellor has the necessary skills, training, and experience to provide counselling services in Ottawa.

Confirm that your therapist belongs to their provincial College and has a master’s degree in counselling, psychotherapy, or social work. That way, you can feel safe and comfortable in sessions where they are qualified to work with you as they talk with you about the complexity of your mental health challenges and find ways to resolve them.

• 3. Communication Style

To get the most out of counselling in Ottawa, you need a therapist who empathizes with your dilemmas, makes the effort to know and understand you, considers your points of view, and respects your decisions. It is fairly easy to assess these qualities by observing the communication style of a therapist during a preliminary visit. Experienced therapists make the effort to really listen with an empathetic ear to make you feel comfortable and understood.

• 4. Insurance Cover

Most people tend to pay for medical treatments through their insurance coverage. To receive the most insurance benefits, you should choose a therapist or counselling centre whose counselling services are covered by your insurance plan. Fortunately, Family-Therapy has got you covered. Most third-party insurance plans accept our receipts for counselling services in Ottawa.

Speak with your insurance company to better understand whose receipts they accept. You may also be able to claim your counselling sessions as a medical expense on your income tax return. Ask your doctor for a prescription referring you for counselling services.

We have counsellors, social workers, and psychotherapists, all licensed and ready to help you and your family find happiness and harmony. We also have supervised interns who offers therapy at a reduced rate for those without insurance coverage.

Please feel free to visit us or contact us to book an appointment with one of our therapists in Ottawa today!

Originally Posted on Family Therapy