Psychologist Vs Therapist Vs Counsellor | Who is the best?!

Is there EVEN A DIFFERENCE between them?… YES!

In today's video, I’m going to (hopefully) simply explain the difference between Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors.

Throughout the course of my career, this has generated a LOT of confusion, not only for myself but for others. In reality, we often use these terms interchangeably as the titles usually just mean we are working with someone in a therapeutic capacity.

THAT SAID, there are certainly differences between the three and it’s important to be aware of which practitioner you may want to become or see in a clinical setting.

Today we are focusing on the definitions of these three practitioners, what it is they do and who they typically work with.

If anything, I hope this video provides some clarification to my mom… as I am not a Psychiatrist and likely never will be!

I hope that you all enjoy!

Take care!

Mike :)

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Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video! I am always so grateful to hear your feedback, so if you like the video or have any questions, feel free to get in touch!

[lauragore]

A lot of counselors use psychotherapy techniques too just to let you know I know too many and I was trained to be a counselor so I know this is true for me at least here in America

[nupurladdha]

You’re so clear with your words, thank you for this! 🎉

[naomidoesstuff]

Thank you. This is simple to comprehend!

[heiltecnne]

The field can be confusing for example in Illinois therapists are taught to refer to themselves as counselors. I realize many people don’t know what the letters next to a counselors name mean such as lpc lcpc etc..

[lablab]

In France, the main differences between a psychotherapist, psychologists and psychiatris
1) psychologist do not have a degree in psychology. They have a diploma in private or public schools ( not uni) and mostly follow one path of psychology ( like Freudian psychology).
2) psychotherapist and psychiatris both have a degree in psychology. They basically do the same thing but psychiatrist also went to med school so they are the only one that can prescribe you medicines. They are usually working in hospitals.
Idk if consellors exist in France

[raikerthedestroyer]

I’m probably very behind but this video for me is needed as I have 14 years worth of trauma, that has been undealt with as I’m 23 and still have a bunch of mental health issues and my mom said that a psychologist is better then a therapist in terms of actual mental problems which I no doubt have. Considering that I freeze anytime I hear a scream or any time someone gets angry I cry or again freeze up and I can’t handle the idea of choking people, (both due to the law and I have deep rooted issues stemming from childhood) because of my mom and her leaving my dad looking for other men constantly throughout my childhood and never being there. Always in and out of my life because of drug addiction and general neglect and living with my grandparents wasn’t any better due to them turning down my emotional needs and shutting me down by threatening me but never doing anything bad. My only real saving grace was my (now gone since a couple years ago) nan (moms mom) and school but not due to any teachers intervention I just sat somewhere and cried until classmates found me which never took anyone too long.

[WindmillsOfTheMind]

Good video. Thank you. I've saved it to my playlist. I use the label 'psychotherapist' as I work under the model of Human Givens. However, HG embraces other approaches too.

[madalayne]

This is a very informative video, thanks! I just wanted to inform you that the audio is out of sync between the left and the right ear, so it sounds doubled in a way

[hanniballuvr]

Thank you for this video, it was super informative :)

[darylhiggs]

I'm 35 and currently completing my Ba in psych, to complete my master's in psychotherapy, but for some reason, I do feel a pull towards the clinical psych route also, and i feel that pull is purely related to the title and perhaps the associated status that come with it. something to discuss in analysis for sure, thanks for the Video

[sereneamani]

Hopefully all viewers realize that you are speaking of the UK specifically. I'll have to retrace my steps to determine how I arrived at this channel. Good advice though if you live and work in the UK.

[soniaballing]

Though the others two are essential but the Psychologist is the best!

[Lawzika]

Thank you ever so much for making this video!

[TheBillaro]

I'm counselling a psychotherapist. :)

[tyrantmusic]

How does a psycho therapist change the patient behaviour

[YFX_movies]

Thanks for the video mate. I'm thinking of becoming a counselor. Do you think it's a good job?

[wanjirulinet]

Am a counselling psychologist and am proud to be one😊

[ektaprakash]

What to do next after finishing MSc. Counseling and family therapy?

[theremoteinfluencer]

Good video. Helpful info. What's your take on online therapy?

[annabellerichmond-wright]

Thanks for this explanation. Is it possible that a professional can work as both a counsellor and psychotherapist?