What is the Difference Between a Psychotherapist, Psychologist and a Counsellor?
Here is a very general overview of the differences between Psychologists, Counsellors and Psychotherapists: All 3 work with people who have emotional or mental difficulties. All 3 work both in the private sector and in the NHS. All 3 have had extensive training, and should be members of the relevant professional body. UKCP Psychotherapist UKCP describes a psychotherapist as a practitioner who has had at least a four-year, post-graduate, in-depth and experiential training in how to work with a variety of people with a wide range of emotional and mental difficulties. Psychotherapists are trained in one or more of the different modalities. A Psychotherapist works with people who have emotional, behavioural, psychological or mental difficulties. The actual work is mainly to encourage the client to talk and explore their feelings, beliefs and thoughts, and, sometimes, relevant aspects of and events in their childhood and personal history. Some psychotherapists work to help the patient/clien
