Psychologists
Irene Oestrich, psychologist
The word 'psychology' comes from the words psyche and logos. Psyche means the soul, life's breath or the mind, while logos means knowledge.
Treatment
Psychologists can specialise in treating
- crises
- anxiety and depression
- psycoses
A psychologist must only give the treatment that he or she is trained to give. Psychologists are also responsible for using the most suitable methods for the problem that is to be treated. Psychologists have themselves received personal training. It is a good way of finding out how the treatment affects our own body and soul.
A psychotherapist has completed a higher education course in psychotherapy with one of the following specialisations:
- cognitive therapy
- psychodynamic therapy
- systemic therapy
- existential-humanistic (Gestalt and body-orientated therapies)
The psychotherapy training also gives the psychologist an in-depth knowledge of
- mental disorders
- personality
- psychological diagnostics and assessment
- ethics
- legislation
- many other related disciplines
You choose a good psychotherapist by choosing a psychotherapist with a professional background and the proper training. This means that he or she can assess your problem with care and professionalism.
Ask your psychotherapist about his or her training and official approval.