Counselling vs. Psychotherapy

Counsellingnoun

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Counsellingverb

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Counsellingnoun

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

Counsellingnoun

the provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems

Psychotherapynoun

The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

Psychotherapynoun

Psychotherapeutics.

Psychotherapynoun

the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods

Psychotherapynoun

the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy (also psychological therapy or talking therapy) is the use of psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction with adults, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways. Psychotherapy aims to improve an individual's well-being and mental health, to resolve or mitigate troublesome behaviors, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts, or emotions, and to improve relationships and social skills.