I’m Mary Cross, MSW RSW (I explain the terms below). I built this page to explain terms used for virtual counselling.
If you want to start Virtual Counselling or Web Therapy and don’t know where to begin, check out my NEW TO THERAPY package as a great place to start. Or, go to my Home Page to learn more about how I approach therapy, my fees, etc.
Q and A about therapy terms and areas of practice.
Q. Virtual Counselling / Virtual Psychotherapy/ Web Therapy – What is the difference?
A. Virtual Counselling is another name for Online Counselling or Web Therapy. The terms are interchangeable.
A. Therapy is another word for Psychotherapy or Counselling. They are generally interchangeable.
Q. Who Can Practice Virtual Psychotherapy in Ontario?
A. The two main categories of therapy practitioners in Ontario are Registered Psychotherapists RPs and Registered Social Workers RSWs. These therapists have Masters Degrees and specific education and on-site training and supervision in providing psychotherapy. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work – hence MSW RSW.
A. Qualifications in Canada are Provincial. As I was licensed in Ontario, I can practice Virtual Psychotherapy Ontario-wide.
I do Virtual Counselling Ontario – wide
Q. Is Therapy Covered By Insurance?
A. If you have extended health benefits or Insurance, it will often cover psychotherapy, counselling, or “psychological services”. It is best to check yours to see which psychotherapist designations it covers.
A. Without benefits or insurance, people can pay privately for therapy if they are able.
Q. Do you offer insurance covered therapy or extended health benefits covered counselling?
A. Yes, I offer insurance covered therapy and extended health benefits covered counselling.
If you are looking for Virtual Therapy and would like to chat and see if we would be a good fit, please book a Free 30 Minute Consult using the button.
For more information about my fees and services, please check out my Home Page.
I have two other specialized therapy services – COUNSELLING GUELPH, aimed specifically at the Guelph community, and CBT ONLINE, focusing on – ANXIETY, FEARS & PHOBIAS, COMPULSIVE SHOPPING, and CHRONIC INSOMNIA