Counsellor, Psychologist, Psychiatrist — What is the Difference?

Casey Braga
5 min readDec 2, 2022
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Counsellor, psychologist, and psychiatrist may conjure up similar images for us — someone is sitting in a comfy chair with a professional across from them gently asking the question, “and how do you feel?” However, they are distinct professions and limits to what services they can provide to you. If you are seeking support for your mental health, it is important to understand the…

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Casey Braga

I’m just trying to learn as much as I can when I’m here. Student of counselling psych and my many mistakes. Soft-hearted, open-minded, slow-moving.