What are the benefits of working with a psychologist?
Psychologists are regulated and licensed health service providers, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario to practice psychology within the framework of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). This means that psychologists are uniquely qualified to use certain kinds of psychological tests to assess intelligence, emotional and behavioural problems, and neuropsychological dysfunction, and to communicate assessment results and diagnoses in a court of law or to your insurer. In addition, psychologists are uniquely trained as scientist-practitioners. This means that we stay on top of the current research literature and constantly evaluate and update the treatments we provide so that they are consistent with the latest scientific findings. Back to TopĖ Why is regulation important? Regulation and licensing are important because they protect the public by ensuring that psychologists are highly competent; they meet a high standard of qualifications; they abide by provincia
