Therapists in Quebec City

A psychologist completes a doctoral-level degree and can assess, diagnose, and treat. A psychotherapist permit holder trains in a different base profession, often counselling, social work, or nursing, then completes 765 hours of theory and 600 hours of supervised psychotherapy practice. Both are regulated by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, and both provide talk therapy. Only psychologists can formally diagnose.

Private psychologist sessions typically run $120 to $180 for fifty minutes, based on the OPQ’s own fee survey. Psychotherapist-permit holders and social workers often charge less.

Public-system psychologist referrals are free, but the wait is commonly months long.

Fees are listed on every First Session profile before you book, and we provide receipts for your insurance claim.

Most insurance plans cover therapy, but coverage varies. Check your plan to confirm exactly what's covered.  Some plans name the designation directly, psychologue or psychothérapeute; others use a broader category like “mental health practitioner.” Most also cover online sessions on the same terms as in-person ones.

Yes, plenty of English-speaking therapists serve clients in Quebec City. They may be based in Quebec City or elsewhere in the province or across Canada and can provide online therapy. You can use the language filter on First Session to narrow the list.

Either can help. Only psychologists can formally diagnose, so if you're seeking a diagnosis for medication and/or accommodations, they may be a better option.  If a diagnosis isn’t the goal, a psychotherapist, permit holder, or experienced social worker can be just as good. 

There’s no waitlist to join and no intake call to schedule. Every profile shows real-time availability, so you book directly into an open slot. The free 15-minute consultation works the same way. Book it straight from the profile of a therapist whose video and profile you liked.