Question 1

Why do patients visit Ms. Saumya?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Ms. Saumya for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Marriage/ Marital Counselling, Psychotherapy Adult. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Ms. Saumya's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Saumya has the following qualifications - BA - Psychology.

Question 3

What does Ms. Saumya specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Saumya specialises as Counselling Psychologist, Psychologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Ms. Saumya have?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Saumya has an overall experience of 3 years. View where has Ms. Saumya practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Ms. Saumya?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Saumya is a Counselling Psychologist and Psychologist and has an experience of 3 years in these fields. She completed BA - Psychology from PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH in 2019. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Marriage/ Marital Counselling and Psychotherapy Adult etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a counselling psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A counselling psychologist is a specialist in professional psychology who deals with emotional, social and mental problems in people ranging from children, adolescents, adults to elderly people. A counselling psychologist helps people focus on their mental well being and improve relations with co-workers and family members.

Question 7

What diseases does a counselling psychologist treat?

Accepted Answer

Counselling psychologists address various issues such as mood disorders, anxiety and relationship problems. They also deal with people undergoing treatment for substance abuse or addictions. They also provide therapy to persons dealing with mental illness after an accident, eating disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorders, bipolar disorder, schizzohrenia and panic attacks.

Question 8

Are a counselling psychologist and behavioural therapist the same?

Accepted Answer

Behavioural therapists are a type of clinical psychologists who deal with persons with mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, anger and self destructive tendencies. Though the role overlaps with that of a counselling therapist, both are different in some functions. A counselling therapist is concerned more with the interpersonal relations of people at various levels.

Question 9

Where does a counselling psychologist work?

Accepted Answer

Counselling psychologists can work in different settings such as hospitals to help people recover from mental trauma. They also help school and college children deal with study stress. They are associated with business organizations for group counselling. They also work with lawyers, rehabilitation centres, prisons, or in private clinics.

Question 10

What qualification is required to be a counselling psychologist?

Accepted Answer

In India, to be a counselling psychologist, you need to be a graduate in arts or sciences with psychology as one of the subjects. You can pursue masters in psychology or do a post graduate diploma in psychological counselling.