ACTIVITYWHO IS A COUNSELLOR?WHO IS A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST?WHO IS A PSYCHIATRIST?

A counsellor is a professional who is trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems. They provide a safe and confidential environment for individuals to discuss their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours and to learn more effective coping and problem-solving skills.

A clinical psychologist is a professional who is trained to diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders. They use a variety of approaches to help individuals understand and change complex, deep-seated patterns of behaviour and thought, and they may also conduct research.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. They are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. Because they are medical doctors, psychiatrists can prescribe medication, and they spend much of their time with patients on medication management as a course of treatment.