Psychology and psychotherapy – what’s the difference?

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The difference between psychology and psychotherapy can be a little confusing. Perhaps partly because the two words— psychotherapy/psychology look so similar. And they are also quite similar professions with some crossover counselling involved.

What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?

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A psychotherapist is a counsellor that is interested in the trajectory of self-actualisation for their clients. A psychotherapist focusses more on long term terms goals associated with personal and— in my case being a transpersonal therapist— spiritual development.