What's the difference

[coccinelle]

So, what's the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychologist and counselling? I feel I need something but don't know what!

[ljdksa]

psychologists study human behaviour. Psychiatrists study mental illnesses and counsellors chat.

[maggie21]

Yes what he said, but counsellors just listen, and psychologist are allowed to Perscribe medicine.

[sandyRoe]

I think it's the psychiatrists who have the medical qualification.

[DTCwordfan]

There isn't - they are all nuts.

[ljdksa]

psychologists don't prescribe.psychiatrists do, but would be referred through doctor. Counselling is supposed to allow you to come to your own decision when you are ready. Chatting to friends may be more helpful!

[maggie21]

Yes you are right, my mistake.

[Hopkirk]

Before I answer that, tell me about your childhood.

[flip_flop]

The opinion of a psychiatrist is the only one worth listening to.

[douglas9401]

Are you speaking as a psychiatrist flip_flop?

[sara3]

it's your mother's fault

[ethandron]

Maybe a visit to your gp in the first instance coccinelle and they could point you in the right direction. Or if it,s grief counselling, try cruse as they specialise in it.
Hope you find what you,re looking for, take care xxx

[coccinelle]

Thanks everyone. I haven't got a mental illness and don't need to be prescribed with anything, probably having a chat to a stranger could help. It's not grief eth (thanks for the kind words) but an issue I need to come to terms with concerning in-laws. Time is a good healer so I might just leave it to that for a while more.

[ethandron]

i reckon you're right coccinelle, give it time. whatever it is that's troubling you regarding the in-laws will sort itself out one way or another, although never forget that you have right to feel whatever it is that you're feeling too.
take care of yourself my friend x