I am in the U.S.
Either a psychiatrist or psychologist (or any other mental health professional) can diagnose. I just meant that it isn't necessary to visit a psychiatrist for a diagnosis.

The diagnosis isn't that important.

I have had years of unhelpful therapy with a variety of therapists. I used to think that a psychologist was the best. That simply isn't true. It is the type of therapy, the kind of therapist and person they are, and many other things that make a therapist a good fit and to provide a helpful therapy. My current therapist has a masters in social work, is a licensed mental health counsellor, and holds a certificate of psychoanalytic training and is the best therapist I've had. Although we agreed on the diagnosis, she encourages me to not focus on it because it doesn't define me.