CRPO

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) regulates its registrants in the public interest. CRPO was established under the Psychotherapy Act, 2007.

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What We Do

CRPO Regulatory Objectives

#1 Serve and protect the interest of the public. #2 Promote confidence in professional regulation. #3 Regulate in a transparent, principled, proportionate, unbiased, proactive manner. #4 Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the provision of psychotherapy services. #5 Promote access to psychotherapy services within the system.

Frequently Visited Pages

  • Resources

    Registered Psychotherapist Status Check

    Verify the status of a Registered Psychotherapist by visiting the public register. Information about a registrant is not publicly available if it is not relevant to their standing with CRPO.

     

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  • How to Apply

    Recognized/Non-recognized Programs

    When you apply for registration with CRPO, you will need to indicate whether you have completed a recognized training program or a non-recognized program. Read this page for additional information.

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  • Registrant Requirements

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    If you are a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), in addition to meeting the professional obligations for all registrants, you have other requirements you need to be aware of and to satisfy.

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  • Clinical Supervision Information

    Supervision Requirements

    CRPO considers clinical supervision key to the development of a competent professional. See this page for all the information on supervision requirements.

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Information on Applying to CRPO

Apply to CRPO

Information on Applying to CRPO

See the CRPO application types and requirements, category eligibility and access the manual on professional and legal duties, including details on the 14 controlled acts.

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CRPO Registrant Information

Registrant Information

CRPO Registrant Information

Find registration requirements, information on clinical supervision, and professional practice information.

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Should I file a complaint or report?

Complaints & Reports

Should I file a complaint or report?

Complaints and reports are two different processes for submitting a concern about a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). It is important to know the difference before choosing which one to submit.

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Standards & Regulations for Registered Psychotherapists

Professional Practice Standards

Standards & Regulations for Registered Psychotherapists

The practice standards deal with issues of general professionalism and conduct, such as conflict-of-interest, confidentiality of client information, consent and record-keeping.

Practice Standards
Registration Renewal

Registration Renewal Walkthrough Video

The deadline for registrants to complete renewal is approaching! Watch our walkthrough video for step-by-step instructions.

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Latest CRPO News

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  • January 20, 2025 Registration Exam Dates Now Posted

    The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and Compass Centre for Examination Development are pleased to announce the dates for the April 2025 administration of the CRPO Registration Examination.

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  • January 20, 2025 Les dates pour l’examen d’inscription sont maintenant affichées  

    L'Ordre des psychothérapeutes autorisés de l'Ontario et le Centre de développement d'examen (COMPASS) ont le plaisir d'annoncer les dates de l'administration de l'examen d'inscription de l'OPAO en avril 2025.

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  • November 20, 2024 CRPO Town Halls

    Read on for more information on dates, topics and links to all town hall resources.

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  • November 5, 2024 Of Interest to Children’s Service Providers

    CRPO is relaying information from the Government of Ontario that may be of interest to RPs at organizations providing services for children with autism.

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  • October 29, 2024 Update Regarding CRPO Proposed Regulation

    Update regarding CRPO proposed regulation: five-year definition of client for the purpose of preventing sexual abuse

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  • October 15, 2024 MAiD Webinar: November 14, 2024

    CRPO is hosting a webinar on MAiD and working with clients and family or loved ones of people who wish to pursue a medically assisted death on November 14 from 12-1pm EST.

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