This seems to be a bit different from my country, where I live a psychotherapist is most often a psychologist as well and the second most common major education is to be a social worker/welfare officer and then you go on studying to become a psychotherapist.
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Originally Posted by Red75
In the UK, usually a practitioner is either a psychologist, or a psychotherapist. The two paths of training are quite different, and the aims of treatment are also different.
A psychologist will usually work in a clinical setting, like a hospital. They can diagnose, and work with, severe mental health issues, and are more 'scientifically' based, often using cbt.
A psychotherapist focuses much more on a relationship with the client to look at emotional and behavioural issues, and use the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for change.
Both totally have their valid place in healing, and they're both different.
Hope this helps a bit...
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