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Counsellor VS Psychologist

How would you best describe the difference between a counsellor, a psychologist, a therapist and all the other umbrella terms there are? Also, how does one decide who they need to get a consult from?
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“Therapist” is short for “psychotherapist,” and it is a role (someone who provides psychotherapy).

Psychologists and counselors are different types of professionals with different training backgrounds. Both types of professionals can provide therapy (and therefore be therapists).

As long as the person you’re seeing is a licensed therapist, it doesn’t much matter whether they’re a psychologist or a counselor.