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A psychotherapist is a professional who is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, emotional problems and behavioural disorders. The main tasks of a psychotherapist include:
Tasks of a psychotherapist
- Diagnosis: Conducting anamnesis interviews and diagnostic assessments to identify mental disorders.
- Therapy planning: Developing individual therapy plans based on the client’s needs.
- Conversational therapy: Conducting conversational therapies in individual, couple or group sessions.
- Behavioural therapy: Applying techniques to identify and change unhealthy behavioural patterns.
- Emotional support: Providing a safe space for clients to discuss their thoughts and feelings.
- Crisis intervention: Support in acute crisis situations and development of coping strategies.
- Prevention: Fostering emotional resilience and stress management to prevent mental illness.
Differentiation from psychologists
The terms ‘psychologist’ and ‘psychotherapist’ are not synonymous and refer to different professional groups:
- Training:
- Psychologists have usually completed a degree in psychology and hold an academic qualification (bachelor’s, master’s, diploma or doctorate). They do not necessarily work in therapy.
- Psychotherapists have completed additional, specific training in psychotherapy. This can be based on a background in psychology, medicine or social work (e.g. psychologists, doctors, social workers). Psychotherapeutic training is often regulated by state or professional regulations.
- Field of activity:
- Psychologists may work in a variety of fields, such as research, teaching, diagnostics or counselling, without necessarily providing therapeutic services. Some psychologists specialise in psychological diagnostics and conduct tests and evaluations.
- Psychotherapists focus specifically on providing psychotherapy to treat mental disorders and promote emotional well-being.
- Regulation:
- Psychologists may need different professional qualifications and licences depending on the country to work in certain fields.
- Psychotherapists are often subject to specific legal regulations and, in many countries, must be state-approved or licensed to provide psychotherapeutic services.
Conclusion
While both professions deal with psychological and emotional issues, the main difference is that psychotherapists are specifically trained to provide therapy, while psychologists can pursue a wider range of activities in the field of psychology.
