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TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2015 /CNW/
- Psychotherapists are now a regulated profession in Ontario. Prior to
proclamation of the Psychotherapy Act into law this April, anyone
could call himself or herself a psychotherapist and claim to be qualified to
practise – with or without qualifications or training.
That has now changed.
"Psychotherapist", "Registered Psychotherapist" and
"RP" are now restricted titles – only members of the new College of
Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) are permitted to use
them.
In 2006, a provincial advisory body recommended that psychotherapists be regulated, due to the risk of harm associated with unregulated practice by unqualified people. "The need for regulation has long been recognized," said CRPO President, Carol Cowan-Levine. "Until April 1st this year, anyone could hang out a shingle and start offering services."
In 2006, a provincial advisory body recommended that psychotherapists be regulated, due to the risk of harm associated with unregulated practice by unqualified people. "The need for regulation has long been recognized," said CRPO President, Carol Cowan-Levine. "Until April 1st this year, anyone could hang out a shingle and start offering services."
Psychotherapy includes a broad range
of methods and techniques used to assess or treat cognitive, emotional or
behavioural disturbances, delivered through a therapeutic relationship.
With regulation, access to psychotherapy services
is enhanced, as third-party insurers of extended health benefits are beginning
to recognize the profession and provide coverage. In addition, College members
can practice independently if they meet CRPO's requirements for independent
practice.
Psychotherapists receive their education and training in diverse ways. Some hold graduate degrees in clinical counselling, while others have completed independent training programs that operate outside the college and university system – Jungian or Gestalt training, for example. Applicants for registration with the new College are required to have completed a recognized education & training program and a significant number of supervised client hours.
Psychotherapists receive their education and training in diverse ways. Some hold graduate degrees in clinical counselling, while others have completed independent training programs that operate outside the college and university system – Jungian or Gestalt training, for example. Applicants for registration with the new College are required to have completed a recognized education & training program and a significant number of supervised client hours.
To date, some 2,500 members have been registered,
and several hundred applications are currently under review.
CRPO's mandate is to regulate its members in the
public interest, by developing and maintaining registration requirements and
professional practice standards. In addition, the College receives and
investigates complaints about members, administers quality assurance and
remediation programs, and conducts formal disciplinary proceedings related to
professional misconduct or incompetence.
The Psychotherapy Act does
not prevent alternative practitioners from using psychotherapy techniques in
their practice. It does, however, prevent them from using restricted
titles (or abbreviations), or claiming to be qualified to practise
psychotherapy. "Regulation of psychotherapists strengthens public
protection," said Joyce Rowlands, CRPO Registrar. "It provides
greater assurance that those offering psychotherapy services are competent and
accountable."
SOURCE College of
Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
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For further information: Kelly Roberts at (416) 862-4784
RELATED LINKS www.crpo.ca
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Psychotherapists now regulated in Ontario
TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2015 /CNW/ - Psychotherapists are now a regulated profession in Ontario. Prior to proclamation of the Psychotherapy Act into law this April, anyone could call himself or herself a psychotherapist and claim to be qualified to practise – with or without qualifications or training.
That has now changed. "Psychotherapist", "Registered Psychotherapist" and "RP" are now restricted titles – only members of the new College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) are permitted to use them.
Psychotherapy includes a broad range of methods and techniques used to assess or treat cognitive, emotional or behavioural disturbances, delivered through a therapeutic relationship.
With regulation, access to psychotherapy services is enhanced, as third-party insurers of extended health benefits are beginning to recognize the profession and provide coverage. In addition, College members can practice independently if they meet CRPO's requirements for independent practice.
Psychotherapists receive their education and training in diverse ways. Some hold graduate degrees in clinical counselling, while others have completed independent training programs that operate outside the college and university system – Jungian or Gestalt training, for example.
Applicants for registration with the new College are required to have completed a recognized education & training program and a significant number of supervised client hours. To date, some 2,500 members have been registered, and several hundred applications are currently under review.
The Psychotherapy Act does not prevent alternative practitioners from using psychotherapy techniques in their practice. It does, however, prevent them from using restricted titles (or abbreviations), or claiming to be qualified to practise psychotherapy. "Regulation of psychotherapists strengthens public protection," said Joyce Rowlands, CRPO Registrar. "It provides greater assurance that those offering psychotherapy services are competent and accountable."
CRPO's mandate is to regulate its members in the public interest, by developing and
maintaining registration requirements and professional practice standards. In addition,
the College receives and investigates complaints about members, administers
quality assurance and remediation programs, and conducts formal disciplinary
proceedings related to professional misconduct or incompetence.
Image with caption: "College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CNW Group/College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20151019_C8605_PHOTO_EN_523576.jpg
For further information: Kelly Roberts at (416) 862-4784
RELATED LINKS www.crpo.ca
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The intended audience of this news release are professionals in the field of psychotherapy, both registered and unregistered, other allied health professionals, and members of the general public who seek credentials and qualifications from psychotherapy.
The intended audience of this news release are professionals in the field of psychotherapy, both registered and unregistered, other allied health professionals, and members of the general public who seek credentials and qualifications from psychotherapy.
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