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Mental Health series: 4 | Therapists vs. psychologists

In order to get the correct help, its important to make sure you are working with the correct type of councillor in the profession best suited to your needs. To do this, you first need to know the difference between the types of help you can get. In this post i will discuss the difference between a Therapist and Psychologist. 



What is a psychologist? 

Unlike a therapist, psychologists are required to hold a degree in their profession. They could be called a doctor for the mind! It is a psychologist your doctor will often refer you to if they believe you need further help with an issue that is having an effect on your mental stability. It is the psychologists job to diagnose a client and decide on the best treatment for them. If they believe a patient will benefit from medication, they will team up with a psychiatrist as to be able to permit a patient to take medication it must be agreed to by a psychiatrist. 
What is a Therapist? 

A therapist comes in many forms. This includes: Social workers, Councillors, mentor etc.. Unlike a psychologist, treatment with a therapist does not usually include being put on medication but more so focus' on natural remedies. This includes music therapy, meditation, therapy through arts and crafts or just a discussion. There is a lot more leeway in what a therapist can offer and the type counselling they provide where as a psychologist has to stick to a much stricter guideline as they often deal with higher risk clients. 

 If you think you may be struggling with a mental health issue that may require medication but are unsure, have a read on BetterHelp's article discussing the process of prescriptions and the steps towards it. 

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