Disclaimer: The Live Love Laugh Foundation (“TLLLF”) is not in the business of providing counselling services and has not employed or otherwise engaged any therapists listed on the website. The therapists and their contact details are listed for referral purposes only, and TLLLF does not make any recommendations or guarantees regarding the quality of response and medical advice you might receive from any of the therapists. TLLLF does not endorse these therapists and makes no representations, warranties or guarantees as to, and assumes no responsibility for, the services provided by these therapists. TLLLF disclaims all liability for damages of any kind arising out of calls/visits made to these therapists.
A counsellor is a trained professional who offers emotional support and guidance to individuals. This support can help to manage life situations and adjust to change or adversity. There are many types of counsellors, such as marriage and family counsellors, grief counsellors, etc.
Therapist/Psychotherapist is a term used for a qualified mental health professional who provides psychotherapy or ‘talk therapy’. This can be for treatment for anxiety, depression, other common mental disorders, or for personal growth, development, and building self-awareness. They work with individuals, couples, groups, or even families. Depending upon their academic degree, the ‘talk therapy’ can be practiced by a psychiatrist, psychologist, or even a social worker. Some people use the term ‘counselling’ as a substitute for ‘psychotherapy’; however, they are not the same.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MBBS) with postgraduate training and degree in psychiatry (MD or equivalent) which includes the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders. Unlike psychologists, who focus primarily on psychotherapy/talk therapy and behavioural interventions, psychiatrists integrate the medical and biological aspects with psychological expertise. Beyond prescribing medications, many psychiatrists are also psychotherapists.
Psychologists are mental health professionals who possess a Master’s degree in psychology (MA/MPhil) or a PhD. They are trained in the study of human behaviour and mental processes. They employ various therapeutic techniques as interventions to assess and treat emotional, cognitive, and behavioural challenges. Unlike psychiatrists, they cannot offer medical evaluations and medication-based treatments.
