Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods, through talk and discussion, to help a person change behaviors they consider problematic or unhealthy, and overcome problems and challenges they are experiencing. Psychotherapy aims to improve an individual's well-being and mental health, to resolve or mitigate troublesome behaviors, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts, or emotions, and to improve relationships and social skills.

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Psychotherapists have a permit from the order of psychologists to practice psychotherapy. To verify a practitioner’s registration, use their permit number found on their personal page and visit l' Ordre des psychologues.