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FAQ

  1. I have been practicing psychotherapy but I am not a psychologist. How do I find out if my qualifications meet the requirements for accreditation as a psychotherapist in Quebec?
  2. What requirements do I need to receive supervision?
  3. What are the theoretical modalities in which supervision is offered?
  4. I am part of a group of therapists looking for a supervisor. Do Medipsy supervisors do group supervision?
  5. Can I get supervision for work done outside Medipsy?
  6. Can I use Medipsy offices to see my clients?
  7. Does Medipsy offer referrals to my practice?
  8. I have other questions. Who can I talk to?


  1. I have been practicing psychotherapy but I am not a psychologist. How do I find out if my qualifications meet the requirements for accreditation as a psychotherapist in Quebec?

    The Order of psychologists of Quebec is responsible for establishing equivalence of training and of experience. If you have questions about the process, please contact them at 514-738-1881. Once you have a sense of what training you will need to complete, contact us.  We can help with a wide range of training options that fit your needs. 

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  2. What requirements do I need to receive supervision?

    You must be an OPQ licensed psychologist or physician or a member of a professional Order whose members are entitled to hold a psychotherapy permit. These orders include guidance counselors (OCCOQ), psychoeducators (OPPQ), nurses (OIIQ), occupational therapists (OEQ), and social workers and marriage and family therapists (OPTSQ). 

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  3. What are the theoretical modalities in which supervision is offered?

    Medipsy has supervisors who are qualified to provide supervision in the four modalities that are recognized for psychotherapist accreditation:  cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and systems therapies. 

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  4. I am part of a group of therapists looking for a supervisor. Do Medipsy supervisors do group supervision?

    Yes. Medipsy can arrange a supervisor for your group and offer a facility for you to meet for supervision. The method of presenting cases and the hours logged for supervision should be negotiated among the group members and with the supervisor prior to beginning. 

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  5. Can I get supervision for work done outside Medipsy?

    Yes.  Medipsy supervisors will provide supervision for cases seen outside the clinic. 

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  6. Can I use Medipsy offices to see my clients?

    No.  Clients seen in Medipsy offices have the expectation that the services provided in our offices are those services that are described in this website. If you are interested in becoming a Medipsy therapist, please contact us at info@medipsy.ca. 

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  7. Does Medipsy offer referrals to my practice?

    If you are a licensed professional and fulfill the requirements for accreditation as a psychotherapist and you are being supervised by a Medipsy supervisor, you can work with Medipsy clients in our clinic under certain conditions. 

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  8. I have other questions. Who can I talk to?

    If you have a question that is not answered here, please call us at (514-419-3005) or email us at info@medipsy.ca and we would be pleased to give you any information that you need. 

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