A Counsellor is more likely to help with a specific difficulty, current problem or surface issue, such as stress, anxiety or bereavement. Counselling tends to take place on a short-term basis, addressing a more focused issue.

A Therapist is more likely to help with deep-rooted difficulties and provides therapy approaches or solutions in various fields.

Therapy tends to take place over a longer period, focussing on more complex issues.

An Integrative Counsellor believes there isn’t just one therapeutic approach that can help a client in all situations. They are often trained in varying specialities or approaches to help you to explore and manage a number of different issues.

A Psychotherapist is a broader term that includes all professionals who deal with the management of mental health problems or emotional issues.