How can I find a doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, or counsellor?
To find a family doctor (general physician), visit the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC to use their Find a Physician tool. You can also see a family doctor at a local walk-in clinic, though its helpful to find a regular doctor if you have ongoing care needs. You can also find a psychiatrist through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Be aware that you almost always need a doctors referral to see a psychiatrist. You can find a registered psychologist through the BC Psychological Association and the College of Psychologists of BC. To find a clinical counsellor, visit the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. For more on the differences between these service providers, see the article The Right Path for You: Finding your way to and through services in BC from the Finding the Right Help Navigating the System issue of Visions Journal.