Psychiatrists can provide a wide range of treatments, according to the particular problem and what will work best. These include medication, general medical care, including checking your physical health and the effects of medication, psychological treatments, brain stimulation therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Training and Experience
Psychiatrists are medical doctors with at least 11 years of training(usually more). All our doctors have completed their medical degree at University-level. Next they have spent at least 1 or 2 years training as a general doctor. They have completed at least 5 years training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Conditions Treated
Psychiatrists tend to treat people who need their medical, psychological and social needs considered. These are usually people with complex conditions, for example: severe depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder. Someone who has attempted suicide or has suicidal thoughts will usually be seen by a psychiatrist.
Psychologists focus on providing psychological treatments.
Training and Experience
Psychologists have at least 6 years of university training and supervised experience. All our Psychologists hold a Masters or Doctorate level qualification in psychology. Our Clinical Psychologists have special training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Conditions Treated
Psychologists are more likely to see people with conditions that can be helped effectively with psychological treatments. This might include behavioural problems, learning difficulties, depression and anxiety.
Mental health consultants work with individuals and families to provide emotional and mental health support.
Training and Experience
Mental Health Consultants have a Bachelor's degree in behavioral, social science, or psychology field. All our Consultants have a Master's degree in mental health counseling.
Conditions Treated
A mental health consultant’s primary responsibilities are to assist with therapy interventions and lead therapy sessions for individuals, families, and small groups. They help people deal with cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues.