Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Counsellor: What Is The Difference?

In this video I will explain what the difference is between Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counsellors and Therapists.
Most of the titles that people use in the field of therapy and counselling are unprotected and unregulated. This means that anyone can use them. They do not indicate any particular level of qualification or training. Examples of unprotected and unregulated titles include: Therapist, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, CBT Therapist.
A Psychiatrist is medically trained and regulated by the General Medical Council (GMC). Psychiatrists are qualified to diagnose and prescribed medication to treat mental illness, they are not trained to offer talking therapy.

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I am the Lead Clinical Psychologist at The British CBT & Counselling Service and find that I am often the first person with whom my patients share significant and intimate thoughts and memories. I feel at ease being a therapist, I feel I can empathise with people’s distress and discomfort but don’t feel overwhelmed by it, I can understand their problem and know how to help, it has always just felt like what I should be doing.

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The British CBT & Counselling Service are Doctors of Clinical and Counselling Psychology specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults and children. Featuring 12 Clinics in London, Great Missenden and Nottingham as well as offering counselling online via Skype, the BCBT provide a team of fully qualified therapists and psychologists that offer a range of psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

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[hiraawan]

THANKS ALOT, I AM A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST...!!! STILL FOUND UR VIDEO HIGHLY INFORMATIVE, WORTH WATCHING.👍👍👍

[chriswelch]

Clear, concise, just perfect. Thank you.

[cristoferchanimak]

This is clearly regional. In my country, Canadá, “psychologist” is regulated.

[lienkewilker]

Hi, I would suggest adding a note that there are discrepancies between countries in regard to professional regulatory requirements. In Aus psychologist is a protected title, only those who have undergone training and provided sufficient evidence of completion to our national regulatory body (AHPRA) can use the title of psychologist. To gain full endorsement in an area (clinical, counseling, etc.) you need to complete the relevant masters (comprising coursework and 3 placements) and 2 years supervised practice by a board approved supervisor in the relevant area. Seems the same in regards to therapist, counsellor etc in that they are not regulated

[mark]

I went to a counsellor and it was clear after a while that she had no idea what do with my level of fucked up.

[mikebennett]

Great info! Thank you so much for being so clear and concise.

[iamflartebartfarst]

You don’t need a doctorate to be a clinical psychologist, it’s a master’s degree. The clinical psychologist who was head of our local early intervention in psychosis team only had a master’s degree.

[mando]

in which areas can the psychological counselor do a master's degree?

[ryankelly]

I’m surprised at how different the roles & responsibilities of clinical counselors, psychologist, and psychiatrist can have in their scope of practice between the UK versus U.S
With how largely insurance companies dictate the level & length of care a patient can receive, the roles & responsibilities of clinical counselors, psychologist, and psychiatrist in the U.S. have some unique differences

[DiscoverSpecialEducation]

Want to talk with you regarding the counseling

[nishanair]

Hi, can i ask is it worth to study psychology, i love them...but im scared too....

[luciasucchiarelli]

Thanks for this explanation. I am Italian and I don't work in the field but I find it confusing that in the UK you can be a therapist without being a psychologist. How can someone who (I suppose, but I don't know what tipe of education a therapist receives in detail) doesn't have a proper understanding of how the mind works use therapeutic skills on a person?
Here in Italy there's also a debate between psychologists and counsellors going on. As in the UK, counsellors are not regulated and their training can vary much in length. They say that they know when they need to send a client to see a psychologist and there are psychologists that agree with this affirmation. I'm wondering if that's really the case or there is a huge amount of money involved (trainings etc)

[Cold_]

Hello, Doctor. Thank you for this video, it was very informative but I have a question...

In a couple of weeks I will be seeing my GP to discuss a referral for some kind of counselling/guidance. Now, in the past, have seen 3 Counsellors and I can honestly say that I found no help at all with them... just talking about it didn't help much.

The problem I have and have had for 4 years now is my over thinking. I'm an expert at it and it controls my life, my feelings and always keeps me on edge and worried about every little stupid thing, it's a horrible depression I believe I'm going through and I just need it to go away and I haven't found out how to help it yet... I just need to be happy and be able to relax for once you know?

So my question is, based on my problem. Who do you think I should see? To talk to, to help me. What kind of person would suit me best in my current situation? I'd really appreciate a professionals opinion. Thank you.

[t-streetmusicstudio]

Distance learning is just as good and you don’t need to be registered with the BACP to give good counselling to clients. There are always going to be a few rotten apples registered or not in this profession.

[MelvinDCruz]

Beautiful video... would request you to speak a little louder or sit a little closer to the microphone.

[niuannuan__]

If I wanted to listen to people problems and give them advice is that in counsellor field?

[muack]

You speak so softly im at max volume already :(

[imperialhistory]

How do you become a psychotherapist? What is the 'best' path? Where to start?

[jadekirkup]

I’ve just started a course on level 2 counselling skills. I’ve been told once I complete level 3 then do a 2 year degree I will be a “counselling practitioner”. What exactly does this allow me to do?
Also I’ve been told I can do one more year of uni to turn my degree into a Ba hons degree “which the nhs find more desirable” is this true and what does this mean?