Begin The Process at Your Own Pace with PsyMatch™

At the Ottawa Centre for Cognitive Therapy, we offer PsyMatch, a simple, audio-guided intake interview that you can complete at your own pace, from the comfort and privacy of your home. There’s no need to wait for an appointment to get started.

This process helps reduce barriers to care while allowing our clinical team to carefully review your information in a confidential and respectful manner. We use what you share to thoughtfully match you with the therapist or psychotherapist who best fits your needs, preferences, and therapeutic goals.

By the time you attend your first session, we already have a clear understanding of your concerns and have begun preparing your personalized treatment plan, allowing you to begin meaningful clinical work right away.

Begin your therapy journey with ease. Guided by a warm clinician’s voice — anytime, anywhere.

Clients consistently rate PsyMatch 4/5 for:

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Ease of use and navigation

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Comfort answering questions

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Audio clarity and pacing

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Convenience of completing it on their own time

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Helping clarify concerns before meeting their clinician

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Overall satisfaction

Make Your First Session Count

Because we already understand your history, concerns, and goals, your first appointment can focus on what matters most — developing a clear treatment plan and beginning meaningful therapeutic work right away, rather than spending valuable session time on basic intake questions.

Our goal is to make starting therapy feel more accessible, more thoughtful, and more centered on you.

Discover more at the PsyMatch website

Start Online Intake + Book Your Assessment

Complete the structured intake online before your appointment so your assessment can focus on the most important clinical priorities.

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Speak to a clinician to learn how our process works.

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Psymatch as a Co-Pilot for Your Care

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Finding the right therapist can feel uncertain. PsyMatch helps your care team start with a clearer understanding of your concerns before your assessment appointment—so your first conversations focus on what matters most.

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PsyMatch assesses your history, symptoms, goals, and treatment priorities, and also asks about therapist-style preferences to support a better match.

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During your first appointment, your supervising clinician (the Service Provider) reviews your results with you, confirms the clinical picture (if applicable), and outlines an evidence-based treatment plan.

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With PsyMatch, patients gain clarity, efficiency, and confidence from the very beginning — ensuring the right diagnosis, the right treatment plan, and the right therapist match for long-term success.

Start Online Intake + Book Assessment

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How We Personalize Cognitive Therapy Plan

Everyone’s story is different. That’s why your therapy experience will be tailored just for you. We believe in the power of a strong connection between therapist and client, so we carefully match new clients with one of our 12 skilled therapists. Our team works closely together to provide the best possible support as you work towards your goals.

Complete online intake (PsyMatch)

guided interview and questionnaires

Assessment appointment

meet with a clinician to clarify goals and next steps

Therapist matching

based on clinical needs and preferences

Start therapy

first session with your matched therapist

Explore the full process

The Advantage of the CCT, with PsyMatch

What’s included at CCT (and what can vary elsewhere)

The clear value of CCT with PsyMatch

Features	CCT with Psymatch	Varies by platform/provider
DSM-5 Diagnostic Assessment	Structured DSM-5 interviews are efficient, accurate, and the diagnosis is confirmed by qualified doctors.	Structured DSM-5 Diagnosis not provided or available
Treatment Planning	All evidence-based treatment is based on DSM-5, AI can be helpful as a co-pilot	With no diagnosis, treatment plans a very high risk
Clinician Qualifications	All service Providers, licensed doctors. With 10+ years of training, they Supervise Licensed Psychotherapists when they do therapy	Mostly Registered Psychotherapists with Masters level training. No Psychologist planning treatment or overseeing treatment plan.
Quality of Care	Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy proven by decades of confirming research augmented by AI copilot. CCT is the number one rated mental health facility in Ottawa	Therapy model uncertain, Cognitive Therapy not widely available. Quality of care uncertain.
Measurement-Based Care (MBC)	Session by session progress objectively monitoried with standard scales, Progress charted. Known to significantly improve outcome	Not generally implemented

All Psychologists are licensed with Ontario College of Psychologists. All Psychotherapists are licensed with with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive Therapy is a modern form of psychotherapy. It has become the therapy treatment of choice for a wide variety of problems because it is uniquely based on principles derived from basic science and has undergone numerous rigorous clinical trials to support its effectiveness for a variety of the common problems for which people seek therapy.

Cognitive Therapy is constantly evolving, as new research is published in the areas of cognitive science, neuroscience, and cognitive therapy techniques. Among these “third wave” techniques are Mindfulness, CBT-E, CBT-I & DBT. Under the guidance of Dr. Arthur Blouin and Dr. Jane Blouin, all staff at the Centre for Cognitive Therapy are actively involved in continuing education and professional development. Psychologists & Psychotherapists at the CCT have a high level of expertise in a variety of areas having conducted research in many of the problem areas experienced today.

All therapists are registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, either as fully registered Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Psychology Associates or in the process of being registered, currently in Supervised Practice.