Therapist vs Psychologist: Which One’s Right for You?

Therapist vs Psychologist: Which One’s Right for You?

Cape Town, South Africa

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Therapist vs psychologist — what's the difference? Find out who diagnoses, who listens, and who you should see depending on your emotional or clinical needs.

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