First Session exists to help you find the right therapist for you so you can get help now.
In Canada, there are four major categories of regulated mental health professionals to get familiar with: psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists (also referred to as “counselling therapists”).
Psychotherapy uses verbal and non-verbal communication to help people address and change negative thought patterns, feelings and behaviours.
It’s a common misconception that social workers are only available in a community service role or in hospitals—social service workers and social workers are different.