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Question
Differentiate between a counsellor and a clinical psychologist.
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Solution
The difference between a counsellor and clinical psychologist are mentioned below:
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Counsellor |
Clinical Psychologist | |
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A counsellor deals with the causes, treatment and prevention of different types of psychological disorders, which are related to motivational and emotional problems. |
i. |
A clinical psychologist provides therapy for behavioural problems, which are related to mental disorders. |
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Counsellors help people in vocational rehabilitation programmes, making professional choices and adjusting to new situations in life. |
ii. |
Clinical psychologists conduct interviews and administer psychological tests to diagnose various problems. |
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A counsellor deals with different types of psychological disorders in the everyday life of the patient. |
iii. |
A clinical psychologist deals with specific and complicated psychological disorders |
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