What is a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist?

Did you know there are 6 regulatory bodies in Ontario whose licensed members can independently perform the controlled act of psychotherapy without a doctor 's order?

One of them is the College of Nurses.

A Certified Nurse Psychotherapist (CNPs), in addition to their nursing training, have obtained further education, training, practical skills, and supervision in providing professional counselling skills, and psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to treat clients, including individuals, couples and children.

CNP's - CPN's

Certified Nurse psychotherapist- CNP-CPN treat a number of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, work related stressors, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, couples, and groups. Certified Nurse psychotherapist - CNP-CPN focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieve by providing a neutral safe space, listening to client's or patient's concerns, and customizing a treatment.

Certified Nurse Psychotherapists (CNP's/CPN's) are not simply nurses who call themselves "nurse psychotherapist, as Certified Nurse Psychotherapist(CNP) undergo advanced education and possess a comprehensive understanding of mental health disorders, medications, providing counselling, and psychotherapy and completed the certifications competencies exams ".

In summary, The Certified Nurse Psychotherapist CNP/CPN's have acquired advanced training, specialized skills, in-depth knowledge, the necessary training , experience, supervision, and clinical judgement to perform the treatment of counselling and psychotherapy safely.

What is a CNP (Q)?

A CNP (Q) has undergone the necessary training and is currently under supervision. As a CNP (Q) I am offering 5 clients five free sessions of CBT in the upcoming weeks ahead. To qualify, please reach out for a consultation. As this is part of supervision, some of the sessions will be audio recorded for supervisors and just your first name and initial provided. Please reach out if this interests you as I will be starting a wait list.

Jennifer Keigher RPN, CNP(Q) CH, BA