Hello seeminglyreal: Not knowing more about your particular situation, it is difficult to be specific. In my area of the U.S.A. psychiatrists typically just prescribe & monitor medications. They may only see you for a few minutes every 2, 3, or 4 months. However, if you feel you need medication for your depression & anxiety, a psychiatrist is the way to go. General practitioners do not have the training necessary to properly diagnose you & prescribe appropriate medication. (It could be possible, however, that if you are insured, your health insurance carrier may require you to see a general practitioner first.)

If, on the other hand, you want to start out by talking with someone, then (in my area at least) you would want to see a therapist. This person might be a psychologist or s/he might have some other training & qualifications. However, a therapist will typically see you for an hour at a time perhaps as often as once per week. A qualified therapist can also diagnose you. And, no, you don't need to be able to quite put what you're feeling into words. Just do the best you can. Assuming that the professional you see is well trained & experienced, they will be able to figure out what's going on with you.

Now the other consideration here is with regard to who's going to be paying the bill. If you're going to be paying out of your own pocket, then of course, you're free to see whomever you can make arrangements with. However, if you have health insurance, & you want your bills to be covered, then you should contact your insurer & make certain that the professional you see is one they will accept. Also, if you don't know where to go, or who to see, your insurer may be able to provide you with a list of qualified professionals.

Hope this helps... I wish you well...