Jobs: Looking for Piece of Mind Careers in Psychotherapy

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What does a career in psychotherapy involve

Psychotherapists use a variety of 'talking therapies' and psychological treatments (as opposed to drug or physical interventions) to alleviate distress, explore emotional problems, analyse past experiences and develop coping strategies for clients.

They work with clients on a one-to-one basis or with larger groups such as couples or families. Methods of treatment differ depending on the core theoretical framework that is being used which include: Psychodynamic - based on childhood experiences, dreams and the unconscious Behavioural - based on the belief that damaging behaviours can be unlearned or reconditioned Cognitive - …