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Clinical psychologists
People often enquire as to what differences there are between clinical psychologists, psychologists and psychiatrists.
Clinical psychologists and psychologists have different levels of training and therefore different skill sets. A psychologist generally has four years of university education.
Clinical psychologists have a degree in psychology - the science of behaviour. They are taught how to assess and treat individuals with a broad range of mental health problems (eg, stress, depression) and physical health problems (eg, managing pain or chronic illness).
To qualify as a clinical psychologist, six years of university-based education and training must be completed. This includes two years of postgraduate training in assessment and treatment methods, which provides additional academic and practical training.
Psychiatrists have a degree in medicine and are therefore able to prescribe medication.
Medication and therapy such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can both be implemented to improve a client's well-being. Therefore, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists may at times work together. |
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