What's the difference between a psychologist and a psychotherapist or counsellor?
Psychologists have done extensive formal training (at least 6 years) in psychology and have been trained to use scientific measures in their work. This means that they are often focussed on outcomes and using the most effective techniques for change available.
Psychotherapists and counsellors generally have trained from 1-3 years and have a variety of backgrounds. Although in Victoria , at present, anyone can legally call themselves a counsellor or psychotherapist. People who use these terms do not have to be registered with any regulative body or possess any minimum level of qualification.
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