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A man in a white t-shirt sits in an office, holding a notebook in one and a pen in the other. He is looking towards another person, we can see just the back of their head. It appears that they are in some sort of therapy session.

What’s the difference between a counsellor, coach, psychologist, and psychiatrist?

23 May, 202319 March, 2023

Understand the distinctions between counsellors, coaches, psychologists, and psychiatrists to make informed decisions about the type of support you need. Find the right professional for your mental health goals.

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