Counseling: A process where an individual meets with a professional counselor to talk about issues and problems they are facing in their lives.

Psychotherapy: "Primarily a talk-based therapy and is intended to help people improve and maintain their mental health and well-being. Psychotherapy occurs when the Registered Psychotherapist and client enter into a psychotherapeutic relationship where both work together to bring positive change in the client's thinking, feeling, behavior and social functioning. Individuals usually seek psychotherapy when they have thoughts, feelings, moods and behaviors that are adversely affecting their day to day lives, relationships and the ability to enjoy life. " as defined by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.