Question 1

Who is a counselling psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A counselling psychologist is a person with a degree in psychology who works to help people with psychological and emotional health concerns. They can help both adults as well as children.

Question 2

What diseases does a counselling psychologist treat?

Accepted Answer

A counselling psychologist treats a wide range of psychological issues and mental health disorders like relationship difficulties, starting a new relationship, emotional trauma due to death of a loved one or business failures, anxiety, depression and eating disorders.

Question 3

Are a counselling psychologist and behavioural therapist the same?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a counselling psychologist can be a behavioural therapist and also treat behavioural issues in addition to psychological problems like self-destructive nature and bipolar disorder.

Question 4

Where does a counselling psychologist work?

Accepted Answer

A counselling psychologist may work in different setups such as educational institutions and research, as a private consultant, prison and probation services or with a team of doctors in hospitals. They may even work in corporate office and industries by way of corporate programs.

Question 5

What qualification is required to be a counselling psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A counselling psychologist requires postgraduate and doctorate level degree in psychology where they learn the fundamentals of psychology and research methods. During their education, they also get training in counselling techniques and psychotherapy.

Question 6

Does a counselling psychologist treat mental health conditions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a counselling psychologist treats mental health conditions like anxiety, depression and eating disorders. They are not allowed to prescribe medicines, but work by suggesting changes in lifestyle and thought processes, exercises to change attitude, etc.

Question 7

Can a councelling psychologist work for criminal rehablitation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a counselling psychologist also works in high-security prisons, jailhouses, courthouses and asylums for the rehabilitation of all type of criminals. These are also called a prison psychologist.

Question 8

Can a councelling psychologist also prescribe medicines?

Accepted Answer

No, a counselling psychologist does not prescribe medicines; they help to treat psychological issues with conversation and counselling therapies. A psychiatrist is a doctor with training in mental health, and is allowed to prescribe medicines to treat mental health conditions.

Question 9

How does a counselling psychologist treat patients?

Accepted Answer

Counselling psychologists meet with people and talk to them every day. They make people comfortable and encourage them to talk about their life and feelings, behaviour and problems. They help the patients to overcome their negative thoughts and emotions.

Question 10

Can a counselling psychologist help overcome sexual abuse?

Accepted Answer

A counselling psychologist can help to overcome the trauma caused by sexual abuse. He/She will provide a safe, confidential and friendly environment where a victim can talk about the psychological issues he/she may have faced.

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Bangalore

Psychologist

Counselling Psychologist

Sanjay Nagar

Mr. P N Sathya Narayanan

Mr. P N Sathya Narayanan

Counselling Psychologist

7 Years Experience Overall (5 years as specialist)