FAQ
A therapist is a licensed counselor or psychologist who can use talk therapy to help you treat mental health symptoms and improve how you manage stress and relationships. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose and prescribe medication to treat mental health disorders.
The main difference between a counsellor and a psychologist is their methodology. Psychologists use methods such as CBT to help people better manage their mental health. Counsellors on the other hand encourage clients to find their own methods for managing their emotions, while providing the support they need.
Psychodynamic Counseling is probably the most well-known counseling approach. Rooted in Freudian theory, this type of counseling involves building strong therapist–client alliances. The goal is to aid clients in developing the psychological tools needed to deal with complicated feelings and situations.
Counselling might be beneficial for you if: Something has been troubling you over a period of time and you're having difficulty finding a solution on your own. Things are getting on top of you, and affecting your well-being, for example, causing depression, anxiety or stress.
Counselling might be beneficial for you if: Something has been troubling you over a period of time and you're having difficulty finding a solution on your own. Things are getting on top of you, and affecting your well-being, for example, causing depression, anxiety or stress.
It is common for people to think that those who visit counselors are in some way “less than” people that do not require this type of treatment. Counseling can actually be beneficial for everyone, not just those who specifically need it to treat issues such as anxiety, depression, doubt/ lack of confidence, and more.
You don't have to know what that mental health condition might be to see a therapist. It's not necessary to self-diagnose beforehand. But experiencing symptoms of mental illness, and suspecting that you have a mental health condition, could be a sign it's time to consult a counselor.
This website is intended to provide general information about my counselling and psychotherapy practice and services. Great care has been taken to make the information as accurate and appropriate for this purpose as possible, but no assurances can be given about this.
I/We always encourage clients to consult with their medical practitioner or other professional healthcare provider. While counselling, and psychotherapy may contribute to positive change for the client.
Please be aware that counselling or psychotherapy treatments are not a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified doctor or other health care professional. Always check with your doctor if you have any concerns about your condition or treatment.
Please note that talking therapies are not intended to replace allopathic and conventional medical treatments and care. Nor are they intended to replace formal diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Talking therapies may give information or guidance that could bring about positive change and such information or guidance is given for the client to consider. Although the therapist will be as supportive and helpful as possible in all decision making and change processes, any resulting choices and changes made by the client do remain the personal and legal responsibility of the client.
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