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Counseling is a collaboration between a trained counselor and client to promote mental well-being, enhance self-awareness and resolve the identified concerns. This collaborative relationship is therapeutic in nature.

Literally anyone. It’s a myth that counseling is only for people who are very disturbed. But in fact, counseling can be helpful for any person seeking growth.

• The difference lies in their qualifications, training and specializations. Below is the more detail for your better understanding :-      
• Counselor: They help with working through personal or psychological issues, life adjustments providing support and guidance. If you’re seeking help for common life challenges or need someone to talk to, a counselor might be a good fit.
  • Focus: Usually deals with specific issues or short-term problems, such as relationship issues, stress management, or grief.
  • Qualifications: Diploma or Master’s in Counseling
  •  Approach: Often provides guidance, support, and strategies for coping with immediate challenges. They do not diagnose.       
• Psychotherapist: They use psychological techniques and employ various therapeutic approaches or therapies to address a wide range of concerns to help individuals with emotional and mental health issues. If you’re dealing with complex emotional or psychological issues that require in-depth exploration and treatment, a psychotherapist might be suitable.
  • Focus: Works with individuals, couples, or groups to address emotional, mental, or behavioral issues, works with trauma, personality disorders, attachment issues, and long-term emotional distress.
  • Qualifications: Has a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, specialized training or a related field.
  • Approach: Offers depth-oriented therapy (e.g., psychodynamic, Gestalt, existential); focuses on unconscious processes and relational dynamics. Can Diagnose Sometimes.  
              
• Counseling Psychologist: Counseling psychologists focus on helping people improve their well-being, alleviate distress, and resolve crises. They often work with individuals facing life challenges, such as career changes, relationship issues, or grief.
  •  Focus: Supports emotional well-being, life transitions, and mild to moderate distress, works with individuals facing grief, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions.
  •  Qualifications: Has MA/MSc in Counseling Psychology or Applied Psychology; supervised training recommended.
  •   Approach: Integrates psychological theory with therapeutic practice; emphasizes client empowerment and personal growth. Can Diagnose.
    
• Clinical Psychologist: Clinical psychologists diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders often using psychological assessments to inform their treatment approaches.
  • Focus: Studies human behavior and mental processes, and provides therapy or counseling services. Treats severe mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and PTSD etc. Work in convergence with Psychiatrist.
  • Qualifications: Has MA, M. Phil or Psy. D in Clinical Psychology from RCI-recognized institute (India) and has doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology and may specialize in various areas.
  • Approach: Uses psychometric assessments, diagnostic tools, and evidence-based therapies (e.g., Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialect Behaviour Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy or Eclectic Therapy). Can Diagnose. 

 Psychiatrist: A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication, unlike psychologists, psychotherapists or counselors.

• Focus: Manages complex psychiatric conditions, including medication side effects and comorbidities. Specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders with pharmacology.
• Qualifications: Is a medical doctor (M.D.) with specialized training in psychiatry. MBBS + MD/DNB in Psychiatry (India); Medical license required.
•  Approach: Can diagnose and prescribe medication and often works in conjunction with psychotherapists, counselors or psychologists for comprehensive treatment

• Each of these professionals have a unique role and approach to helping individuals with mental health concerns, and the specific services they provide may vary based on their training and specialization.

This is a common question running through the minds of the general public, even the ones who are contemplating coming for counseling and therapy.

Here is a simple check list:

• If sadness, anxiety, or stress disrupts your daily life or relationships
• When major life changes feel overwhelming (loss, job, relocation, etc.)
• If you’re using substances (like alcohol or drugs) to cope with stress or emotions
• Noticeable shifts in sleep, appetite, or energy without physical cause
• Difficulty managing emotions—frequent outbursts or numbness
• Constant worry, panic attacks, or feeling on edge
• Struggles with identity, sexuality, or cultural pressure
• Trouble focusing, making decisions, or memory lapses
• Thoughts of self-harm or suicide

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Have you been feeling low lately? Feeling Stuck? Feeling lost? Don’t ignore these feelings, talk to your loved ones, if that doesn’t feel comfortable or doesn’t help much, consider seeking professional help.

Please understand that seeking professional help is never a sign of weakness, it only means that your coping resources have worn out and needs some fueling or that you have been strong for too long that it tires you.

We offer a variety of services, including total person care consultation by a family physician, counseling or psychotherapy by Counselors or Psychologists. You can find a complete list of our services here or by contacting us directly.

No, you do not need a referral to see any of the experts at Raahat.

No, you do not need a referral to see any of the experts at Raahat.

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