Vancouver psychologists, psychology offices in Vancouver

How to choose a psychologist in Vancouver

Normally you don't want to just turn to the Yellow Pages to select a Vancouver psychologist or Vancouver psychiatrist. Depression, anxiety, and their related impact on your life are too important for this to be a casual or hasty decision.

People offering Vancouver psychotherapy and Vancouver counseling services to the public identify themselves by a confusingly wide array of titles, including psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, counselor, hypnotist, hypnotherapist and psychotherapist

Selecting a psychologist is similar to selecting any other professional. You should assess the Vancouver psychologist's credentials, including both training and experience. Discuss the fees before you begin treatment, and verify your insurance coverage for Vancouver psychological treatment. Ask questions about the services that will be provided, so you will not get something different from what you expected. Finally, spend enough time talking to the psychologist prior to the initial meeting to determine how comfortable you feel when interacting with the psychologist.

Feel free to prepare some questions relevant to your concerns and interview several Vancouver psychologists by telephone or in person before making a choice. These consultations will help you determine if the psychologist you choose is right for you. Please keep in mind that consultations might not be free of charge.

We hope these simple recommendations will help you find a psychologist in Vancouver.