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It very much obscure whom to consult, as in how people are going to know where to go? A psychiatrist, psychologist or a psychological counsellor?
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Both were helpful to cope with your situation. If you need medication you can contact p
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There are many counselors available , you can check their specialisation and also call them before booking a session to know if they can help you or not.
The fact that you are reaching out for help is a great step.
Psychiatrist is mostly for psychotic problems like schizophrenia etc they give medication to solve the problem.
Counselling psychologist is for those who are going through a certain problem due to an event in life and feel unclear on how to feel, decide or think, even low self esteem, abuse , difficult relations , addiction, Psychologist/ counselor will use therapies to empower you for life
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
It depends.
Though, to understand the issue and to know the treatment process and the issue, I suggest to consult a psychological Counselor as the first step.
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Dr. Anamika Gupta
Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello..I can totally understand your dilemma .A Psychologist and a Psychological Counselor are kind of same ,they offer Counseling depending upon there area of practice.Counselors can’t prescribe medications while a Psychiatrist can.It’s advisable to consult a Counselor prior visiting a Psychiatrist as a Counselor can help you know and identify the root causes which a person might not be aware of in Conscious state of mind. I hope this information is useful..
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