Delivery of Nurse Psychotherapy: Private Sector

Psychotherapy is practiced by nurses in private and independent practice all over Canada. Nurses who practice psychotherapy are able to bring not only the practice of a psychotherapeutic modality but also their foundational nursing knowledge, their holistic and client-centred approach, and their knowledge of pharmacology. This chapter will explore the evolving world of private nursing psychotherapy, the supports available for independent practice, the practice requirements for nurses in independent practice, as well as the legalities and insurance considerations when operating as an independent practitioner.