Clinical Supervision in Ottawa
CRPO-compliant clinical supervision for Ottawa-area Registered Psychotherapists, RP (Qualifying), and graduate students. Virtual sessions that work around your practice — $95 per session for group and dyadic, $185 for individual.
Supervision for Ottawa clinicians
Ottawa has one of the most active psychotherapy communities outside the GTA — a mix of private practitioners, hospital and community mental health staff, and clinicians serving the federal public service through EAPs and direct contracts. We work with a meaningful number of supervisees based in Ottawa and the surrounding region, and have for years.
Our supervision is fully virtual, which has become the practical default for most Ottawa-based clinicians. Sessions happen via secure video through Jane App or Zoom — no commute, no rescheduling because of weather, and evening availability for clinicians who see clients during the day.
Since 2024, 315 Ontario clinicians have trusted us with their clinical supervision — and 87% have returned after their first session.
What CRPO requires (and what we provide)
For supervision to count toward CRPO registration, your supervisor needs to be in good standing with a regulatory college whose members may practise psychotherapy, with at least five years of clinical experience, independent practice status (1,000 DCC hours and 150 supervision hours), 30 hours of directed learning in providing clinical supervision, and completion of CRPO's online supervision module.
CRPO doesn't pre-approve supervisors — the responsibility sits with you to verify your supervisor meets the criteria.
Every supervisor on our team meets these requirements. We provide:
Proper supervision agreements that align with CRPO standards
Hour-tracking documentation generated automatically through Jane App
Receipts and records that hold up under audit
Supervision in all CRPO-recognized formats: individual, dyadic, and structured group (capped at 8)
For a deeper walkthrough, see our complete guide to CRPO supervision requirements.
Who we work with in Ottawa
Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) working toward full registration — building supervised hours while managing growing private or organizational caseloads across Ottawa and eastern Ontario.
Graduate students from Ottawa-area training programs whose practicum sites require external supervision. We're an approved external supervisor for Yorkville University's MACP and regularly support practicum students from comparable programs across the province.
Clinic owners and group practice leads in Ottawa looking to outsource supervision across their team — ensuring CRPO compliance without absorbing the administrative load themselves.
Clinicians directed by CRPO to seek additional supervision, who deserve a thoughtful, non-judgmental space to do that work.
Supervision formats and rates
Group Supervision — $95 per two-hour session. Five specialized weekly cohorts, capped at eight therapists. Run by experienced clinical supervisors and organized around clinical orientation — integrative, relational/attachment-focused, ACT/EFT, and child & youth.
Dyadic Supervision — $95 per supervisee per hour. Paired with one other supervisee for a more focused conversation than group, at a more accessible rate than individual. We'll match you if you don't have a partner in mind.
Individual Supervision — $185 per hour. One-on-one with a supervisor who gets to know your practice. Best for working through specific cases or wanting tailored feedback.
External MACP Supervision for graduate students whose programs require an external supervisor. Contact us for pricing.
See all our group cohorts and current availability
Why virtual supervision works for Ottawa
A common assumption is that "local" supervision means in-person, in-Ottawa supervision. CRPO doesn't require that — and for most Ottawa-based clinicians, virtual supervision is the more practical option.
You don't lose time to transit or parking for a one-hour session. You can take supervision from your office between client appointments. Evening cohorts mean you don't have to block out daytime hours that could otherwise be billable. And because we work with supervisees across the entire province, we have a deeper bench of supervisors to match you with than most local-only practices.
For clinicians who genuinely prefer in-person supervision, we'd be the first to say we're not the right fit — but if your priority is finding a qualified supervisor whose availability and clinical focus actually align with yours, virtual usually wins on the math.
Hour tracking and attestation
Our internal Jane App system can generate a complete report of every supervision session you've attended with us — dates, times, format, and supervisor — at the click of a button. Attestation forms can be emailed to admin@ontariosupervision.ca and are typically signed and returned within 24 to 48 hours.
In our years of providing clinical supervision, we've never had a single hour declined by CRPO.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an Ottawa-based supervisor to meet CRPO requirements? No. CRPO requires that your supervisor meet specific credentialing criteria — geography isn't part of the requirement. All CRPO-compliant supervision in Ontario can be delivered virtually.
Can I do supervision from my Ottawa office between client sessions? Yes, provided you have a private space and a stable internet connection. Many of our Ottawa supervisees do exactly this — it's one of the more practical ways to fit supervision into a full clinical day.
Do you offer evening sessions for clinicians who see clients during the day? Yes. Several of our cohorts run in the evening, and individual supervision can usually be arranged outside business hours.
Are you an approved supervisor for Ottawa-area MACP and graduate programs? We're an approved external supervisor for Yorkville University's MACP and regularly support practicum students from comparable programs. If you're unsure whether your programs will accept us, email admin@ontariosupervision.ca and we'll confirm.
How quickly can I start? Most new supervisees are matched and scheduled within a week of their free 15-minute consult. Group cohorts have rolling availability; individual and dyadic supervision can usually start sooner.
Ready to get started?
Book a free 15-minute consult and we'll help you find the right supervisor, format, and schedule for your practice.
Questions? Email admin@ontariosupervision.ca