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A psychologist and a psychotherapist have different, albeit related, roles in the field of mental health. Here are the main tasks of a psychologist and the differences to a psychotherapist:
Tasks of a psychologist:
- Research: Psychologists conduct scientific research to understand human behaviour and mental processes. They develop theories and test hypotheses.
- Diagnosis: Psychologists can diagnose mental disorders using psychological tests and assessments.
- Counselling: Some psychologists provide counselling services to help people cope with life issues, stress or other challenges.
- Teaching: Psychologists often work in academia, where they teach, lecture and conduct research.
- Application: They apply psychological principles in various fields, such as industrial psychology, educational psychology or forensic psychology.
Differences between psychologists and psychotherapists:
- Training:
- Psychologist: A psychologist has usually completed a degree in psychology, which includes a bachelor’s and often a master’s or doctorate. The training focuses on the science and theory of psychology.
- Psychotherapist: A psychotherapist is usually a psychologist (with an appropriate degree) or a medical specialist (e.g. psychiatrist) who has also undergone specific training in psychotherapy. This training usually includes practical experience and therapy sessions under supervision.
- Licensing:
- Psychologist: In many countries, psychologists must obtain a licence to offer their services, which often requires an exam.
- Psychotherapist: In most countries, psychotherapists must have an additional licence that allows them to offer therapeutic services.
- Therapeutic work:
- Psychologist: Psychologists can conduct psychological tests and make diagnoses, but do not necessarily offer therapy unless they have the appropriate training in psychotherapy.
- Psychotherapist: Psychotherapists are specially trained to carry out therapeutic interventions and treat people with mental illnesses.
In summary, a psychologist is often involved in research, teaching and diagnostics, while a psychotherapist works directly with clients to treat mental disorders. It is also important to note that not every psychologist practices psychotherapy, while all psychotherapists have specialised training in this area.
