The Practice Advice Service offers a non-judgmental forum where individuals are free to ask questions regarding the professions of psychology and applied behaviour analysis. The Service directs registrants and the public to relevant resources including legislation, regulation and standards of practice for their consideration and is intended to support registrants in exercising their professional judgment.
If you have a question regarding your practice or organization, you may email practiceadvice@cpbao.ca. The College aims to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days. You may also wish to schedule a meeting with a Practice Advisor for more complex scenarios.
Of course, information provided by the College is not an appropriate substitute for advice by a qualified clinician or legal professional. The information provided is in response to the specific inquiry, may not be applicable to all situations and is strictly for the intended recipient(s). For these reasons the responses from the Service should not be broadly distributed.
Highlights
During the first quarter (Q1) of the fiscal year (June 1 – August 31, 2025), the Practice Advice Service addressed 407 inquiries by email or phone.
91% related to the practice of psychology and 9% to applied behavioural analysis.
The top 5 categories for are displayed below:
Frequently Asked Questions can be viewed on the following webpage and are displayed by category. The following FAQ may be of interest to registrants: