Find a Provider

Anyone calling themselves a psychologist or registered social worker in Newfoundland and Labrador has to be on one of two public registries below. Checking takes under a minute and is worth doing before you book or pay — especially for private-pay care, where there’s no automatic check built into the process.

NL Psychology Board

Professional registry

Regulator for the psychology profession. Public registry of every registered psychologist in NL.

709-579-6313 secure.nlpsychboard.ca/registered_psychologists.php

Last verified: 2026-06-21Report an issue

Association of Psychologists in NL (APNL)

Professional registry

"Find a Psychologist" guidance, plus a breakdown of public-system intake by zone.

apnl.ca/find-a-psychologist/

Last verified: 2026-06-21Report an issue

NL College of Social Workers (NLCSW)

Professional registry

Regulator for social work in NL. Public registry confirms registration status, including private practice.

709-753-0200177 Hamlyn Road, St. John's, NL A1E 5Y7nlcsw.ca/search/

Last verified: 2026-06-21Report an issue

Psychology Today — NL Directory

Professional registry

Searchable directory of private-practice psychologists, counsellors, and social workers in NL.

www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/newfoundland-and-labrador

Last verified: 2026-06-21Report an issue

Looking for counselling — not just verification?

The registries above are for checking that a psychologist or social worker is licensed. If you’re trying to actually get support, start here: