About the Ontario Psychotherapy & Counselling College
The Ontario Psychotherapy and Counselling College (OPCC) is a leading institution dedicated to the education and professional development of psychotherapists and counsellors.
We offer recognized and regulated programs, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive community to ensure our graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation necessary to provide exceptional mental health care.
Our commitment to excellence and integrity in the field of mental health sets us apart, making OPCC a trusted name in psychotherapy and counselling education.
Our Robust Referral Network
At the Ontario Psychotherapy and Counselling College (OPCC), we pride ourselves on our extensive referral network, which connects individuals with a diverse range of therapeutic options. Whether you are seeking affordable services from student therapists in training or the expertise of seasoned professionals, our network is designed to meet your unique needs. Our student therapists, closely supervised by experienced practitioners, offer high-quality, low-cost psychotherapy, making mental health care accessible to all. Additionally, our seasoned therapists bring years of experience and specialized skills to provide comprehensive and effective treatment. This dual approach ensures that everyone can find the support they need, regardless of their financial situation.
We proudly connect individuals with skilled counsellors and psychotherapists across various regions, including Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, Barrie, Northumberland, Peterborough, Ottawa, St. Catharines, Niagara, London, and beyond throughout Ontario.
History of OPC College
Psychodynamic psychotherapy boasts a rich history in Toronto, Canada, deeply intertwined with the city’s burgeoning psychology and psychiatry landscape. Though its origins lie elsewhere, Toronto has significantly influenced its evolution and dissemination.
The groundwork for psychodynamic psychotherapy in Toronto was laid by luminaries like Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and their peers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their pioneering theories, delving into the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, and the impact of early childhood experiences on adult personality, set the stage for its development.
Toronto emerged as a pivotal hub for training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, offering specialized courses, workshops, and supervision to mental health professionals keen on adopting this approach.
Over time, psychodynamic psychotherapy in Toronto diversified, incorporating insights from various theoretical orientations like attachment theory, relational psychoanalysis, and neuroscience. This amalgamation enriched clinical practice, fostering a holistic comprehension of human development and psychology.
Out of this fertile ground emerged the Ontario Psychotherapy and Counselling College (OPCC), deeply rooted in historical influences and the social therapeutic movements of the 1960s. These movements, infused with social activism and feminist ideals grounded in psychoanalytic thought, emphasized community-focused education and mental health work, guided by psychodynamic exploration. The school began psychotherapist training in 2000. Over time, this psychotherapy training transformed into the successful institution known today as the Ontario Psychotherapy and Counselling College.
In the contemporary mental health landscape, psychodynamic psychotherapy retains its significance, offering profound insights into the complexities of human experience and effective treatment for a myriad of psychological challenges.
In this ever-evolving landscape, OPCC remains at the forefront, adapting to the shifting demands of learners and prospective clients in an ever-changing world. It equips individuals destined for the professional and artistic domains of psychotherapy to attain Registered Psychotherapist status with the CRPO, thus ensuring a continuum of high-quality care.