Can someone tell me the correct definition of a CONSULTANT PSYCHOTHERAPIST. 2. What role do they do?

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3. And what does BSc (Hons) and PG Dip Msc.
4.When choosing a therapist should they list what they have after a dip ie. BSc (Hons) psychotherapy? Thank you.

Answer 1

I'm an RN who is a Psychiatric Nurse Eductor and have taught Nursing for over 20 years. A Consultant Psychotherapist may be a Social Worker with special training, a Psychologist with either a Master's or PhD who has specialized in counseling,a Psychiatric Nurse with special training , or a Psychiatrist who is a M.D. with further training including Medical Internship and Residency along with additional years of Psychiatric Specialty. Their role is to do a Consultant Assessment of you and your presenting problems in response to a referral made to them by your Primary Physician. It does not mean that you are obligated to carry on treatment/counseling/psychotherapy with them following their assessment and testing. The important thing with counseling is to find someone that you feel comfortable with and believe that you can bond with. The counselor's education and training as well as billing charges are a consideration but the most important factor in my opinion is their personality fit and style of counseling as long as they have adequate professional qualifications and experience. BSc.(Hons.) means that in undergraduate education they obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in which they graduated with Honors. The PG Dip. Msc. indicates that they have obtained a PG Diploma in a miscelaneous field of study. I have no idea why someone would include the latter but there's not anything wrong with including the BSc. (Hons.). Professionals are all different regarding what credentials they choose to list but it is probably a good idea despite the fact that some post fake credentials. As I previously mentioned to you the "fit" between you and the therapist will likely play a greater role in the ultimate value of the therapist in helping you to grow and benefit from the experience. Reading between the lines I don't think that you experienced a good fit with your Consultant Psychotherapist. Follow your heart and just persevere until you find someone who you can share with and look up to for their guidance, teaching, and mentoring. They really do exist. Good luck to you and God bless

Answer 2

BSc (hons) Bachelor of science with honours (undergraduate degree)
PG Dip Postgraduate diploma
MSc Master of science (postgraduate degree)

Psychotherapy is the treatment of illness by psychological means ie 'talking therapies'. A consultant should be highly experienced.

If I was choosing a therapist I would ask them what subject their degrees were in, what they specialised in, how many years experience they have and if they have ever seen a therapist themselves.

In the UK a therpist should have therapy themselves to ensure they are not adversly affected by the cases they see and are up to date with the theory of treating people.

Answer 3

Freud replaced right into a hack. particular, he had some solid innovations....and psychotherapy started us out on the ideal highway... yet whilst your buddy is having difficulty with a psychotherapist, he does no longer be the 1st. according to probability he could look at another sorts of treatment if psychotherapy comes off as a load of BS. basically tell him that there are various human beings who're docs of psychology who think of Freud replaced right into a quack who have been given fortunate whilst he progressed a pair solid theories, that have been particularly explored plenty greater thoroughly via people who got here after him. there are distinctive people who think of even contemporary form psychotherapy isn't something greater desirable than hogwash.

Answer 4

consultants are the most highly qualified doctors of their specialist field. They usually give direction and plan of treatment they consider best for individual patients - they make the decisions and are responsible for the patients care. Other doctors and nurses carry out the orders they give. If you are unhappy eith the advise of a consultant you may seek a second opinion from another, but it is polite to tell them you would like to do so.

Answer 5

Tricky one. A trained medical doctor can specialise in psychiatry. Then, they can specialise further and, after passing lots of exams and getting experience etc., call themself a consultant psychotherapist. Not sure how it would work for a psychotherapist who trains via a non-medical route. They treat patients wby uncovering unconscious conflicts which manifest with symptoms.

Answer 6

consultants in any field give second opinions. occasionally offer optional treatment modalities.
If I went to a therapist, I would want to see PhD after thier name.