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The State of Private Psychology Practice Today

2026 Market Observation Report 

The Private Practice Landscape Has Changed.
Do you know what you're up against?

A Frank Conversation About the Post-Pandemic Practice Landscape in Canada.

What is happening in the psychological care market across Canada is not a passing disruption. It is a fundamental market shift affecting every aspect of private psychological practice, from the nature of the work and the demand for our specialized skills, to the operational costs and strategic decisions we must now make.

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The 2026 RAE Institute Market Observation Report tells you exactly what changed, what it means for your practice, and what the path forward looks like for those who are paying attention.​

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Part 2 is Available Now​​

 

The report includes:

  • Part 1 - The Fundamental Market Shift

    • Released September 2026. Missed the report? Email info@raeinstitute.ca to receive Part 1, or fill out the form below to be added to our mailing list to receive the full report in your inbox on November 2, 2026.

  • Parts 2 & 3 - The Economics of the Mission & Adaptive Stewardship in Action

    • Out now! Download your copy using the button below.​

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All three parts of the report will be available to download together on November 2, 2026.

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What This Report Covers

Prepared by Janet Ryan-Newell, CEO and Clinical Director of RAE Institute, Family Solutions Group and Kells Psychology, and Dr. Hendriatta Wong, COO of RAE Institute and Insight Psychological Inc., this report synthesizes published market research, industry financial benchmarks, direct experience, and observable changes in the Canadian mental health services market, particularly between 2020 and early 2026.

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Its insights are intended as an evidence-based briefing for owners and leaders of psychological and counselling practices across Canada. 

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Released September 2026

The pandemic-era ease of client acquisition is unlikely to return. If your practice has been feeling the squeeze — slower intakes, crowded directories, referral networks that aren't working the way they used to — this section explains why, and what the data says about where things are headed.

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Part 1 covers: 

  • The post-pandemic demand correction and the market timeline from 2020 to 2026 

  • Why Canadian practices are feeling the pinch 

  • The regulatory and workforce context 

  • The rise of AI and competing digital channels of service, and what that means for regulated psychological professionals

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Practices without clear differentiation, strong referral networks, or recognized brand presence will increasingly struggle. This section gives you the full picture of why. 

Don't Wait to Start Paying Attention.

The market has already shifted. Every month you operate without a clear picture of the landscape is a month your practice is navigating blind.

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The State of Private Psychology Practice Today: A Frank Conversation About the Post-Pandemic Practice Landscape in Canada is a 2026 Market Observation Report prepared by RAE Institute — Clinical Research, Assessment, and Education.

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