First Session | Find the Right Therapist for You

# First Session First Session is Canada's leading therapy platform that helps people find the right therapist through authentic video interviews, personalized search tools, and educational content. Founded in Toronto in 2019, we've helped over 10,000 Canadians connect with licensed mental health professionals across all provinces, prioritizing meaningful human connection over convenience. Key terms: First Session, find a therapist in Canada, Canadian therapists, counselling, psychotherapy, psychologist, psychotherapist, social worker, therapy videos, therapist matching, online therapy Canada, mental health resources, therapy costs Canada, how to find a therapist, therapist directory, sliding scale therapy, LGBTQ2IA+ therapy, BIPOC therapy ## Main Pages - [Home](https://www.firstsession.com/): Browse video interviews, compare by specialties, approach, and price, and book directly. - [Therapists](https://www.firstsession.com/therapists): Explore licensed Canadian therapists and counsellors. - [Find a Therapist](https://www.firstsession.com/find): Personalized matching tools to connect with the right therapist. - [Therapy 101](https://www.firstsession.com/therapy-101): Complete guide to therapy in Canada, including types, costs, and coverage. - [Resources](https://www.firstsession.com/resources): Articles, guides, and educational content about therapy and mental health. - [Client Stories](https://www.firstsession.com/therapy-testimonials-client-stories): Real experiences from Canadians who found therapy through First Session. - [Compare Therapy Platforms](https://www.firstsession.com/compare): Compare First Session with other platforms like BetterHelp and Talkspace. - [For Practitioners](https://www.firstsession.com/for-practitioners): Join the network and grow your practice with professional video profiles. - [About](https://www.firstsession.com/about-first-session): Mission and values. - [Contact](https://www.firstsession.com/contact-us): Get support or join th