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Therapist Ottawa informational guide

Therapist vs Counsellor: What's the Difference?

A title-specific educational guide for an informed next step; it is not diagnosis, individual advice or a promise about outcomes.

Terminology is not enough

These words may be used differently across settings.

Ask concrete questions

Ask about training, role, scope and registration where applicable.

Information to confirm

Confirm current practical details directly with a practitioner. For regulated titles, use the appropriate Ontario public register.

A considered next step

You can take time to compare information, ask questions and decide whether a first conversation feels useful.