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.

CRPO’s virtual office will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving. We will re-open our virtual doors at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15.

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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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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Registrant Information

CRPO Registrant Information

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

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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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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