CAPT is the home of psychodynamic psychotherapy in Canada. Part of the work we do is to raise the profile of the profession with the public, government, and other stakeholders. Here is a collection of the work we have done since our inception in 2000.
Advocacy
Elimination of the HST
We are excited to announce that the HST will soon be exempted from all counselling and psychotherapy services!
On November 21, 2023, in its fall economic statement, the Federal government announced that the HST/GST will be exempted from psychotherapy and counselling services.
CAPT continues to monitor the process of the HST exemption becoming law.
Promotion of online counselling/virtual practice
In 2019 and 2020, CAPT, in collaboration with OAMHP, presented a workshop “Implementing Online Counselling Services in Your Practice” to members of both associations. Facilitated by Lawrence Murphy (Therapy Online), the workshops provided participants with a solid grounding in the ethics, theory, research and practice of online counselling.
In the wake of the pandemic, members were also provided with resources on how to conduct therapy sessions virtually.
RPIC: Inclusion of RPs in 3rd Party Insurance Coverage
Registered Psychotherapists Insurance Committee (RPIC):
CAPT was a founding member of the Registered Psychotherapists Insurance Committee (RPIC), addressed the following:
- How do Registered Psychotherapists gain inclusion into the mental health benefits from third-party payers?
- How do we, as registered professionals, acquire the same “covered” status as other registered professionals such as Registered Psychologists and MSWs?
Visit the Partnership of Registered Psychotherapist Associations (PRPA) website for sample letters you can use to advocate for your clients.
Regulation of Psychotherapy
CAPT played an active role in the regulation of psychotherapy in Ontario. CAPT members were instrumental in submitting research, and providing responses to the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care, as well as participating in HPRAC and MOHTLC consultations.
CAPT has also advocated on the role of private psychotherapy colleges within the regulatory sphere.