3. Legitimacy in Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counselling

3. Legitimacy in Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counselling

Okie dokie ok so we are at #3. 

So you have #1, decided if you want in person or online, #2, you are trusting your gut in your decision making process, and now #3, we are all aiming that you find a therapist that is legit.  

Why would you want to try to find a therapist that's legit ?

Like any licensed regulated profession, there are assumptions, premises, basic core understandings to psychotherapy and counselling that also applies in this discipline. So just as you want to make sure someone is Red Seal in electricity, or in construction, you also want to make sure the same applies as your home is a place of safety, so is your mind and body and spirit. If we already know a person is licensed, we already know they went through rigorous training, certifications and supervision to get their license. 

How licenses work is that an independent body of professionals apply for authorization from the federal and provincial government to govern their own licensed professionals. Meaning, a group of designated professionals are authorized to govern their own community of licensed professionals. So it's like a government within a government, since they got the power from the big power to give the power out or take away power if they see power is being abused. 

You can see going for someone who is already vetted by internal bodies of regulation is like buying insurance for a vacation house. If something happens, you are covered. You know who to call right away, so you are protected. As therapists, we always want you to feel safe, as the work we do is challenging and needs to be safe, always.

Key Points

📜 Hopefully, this clarifies why legitimacy in therapy is important when we compare it to regulated professions like electricians or builders, highlighting the importance of professional standards.  

🎓I hope the analogy between home safety and mental well-being is effective in conveying the need for rigorous training and oversight.  

🏛️I hope the explanation of licensing as a government within a government is clear and makes complex structures more understandable.  

👩‍⚖️ I hope this is a straightforward approach that demystifies the process and underlines the value of seeking licensed professionals in therapy while maintaining a practical and relatable tone.  

🏅 This particular point is important to this website as its motives to get this information out so all Canadians can choose a therapist that is best suited for them, access mental health resources like any other resource such as going to the dentist or getting a massage. 

🏖️ I hope the analogy of selecting a therapist to buying insurance for a vacation house effectively emphasizes the importance of feeling secure and protected in therapy. I hope this reinforces the idea that being vetted by regulatory bodies provides a sense of safety for clients.  

🔑The purpose of this analogy effectively highlights the importance of security and protection in therapy. I hope it reinforces the concept that regulatory vetting contributes to client safety, which is crucial in establishing trust.  

🔗I hope to emphasize all therapists’ commitment to client safety during challenging work, which aligns with the overall theme of legitimacy as we further explore the topic of how to find a therapist.  

🔒I hope you feel reassured by the statement about therapists wanting clients to feel safe during challenging work, which aligns with the overall message of legitimacy in therapy.  

Next, we're going to be talking about knowing exactly why you are going to therapy.  

Lee Park, RCT-C, MA, BHons
www.canadaonlinetherapy.com

Art credit: Tkthao219, Bunny Kawaii

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