Which Mental Health Professional
is right for me?

Registered Counsellors

Registered Counsellors provide shorter-term support for a wide range of everyday mental health challenges. They help people navigate life transitions, stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, adjustment challenges, burnout, and personal growth.

Registered Counsellors focus on helping clients develop coping skills, build resilience, improve self-awareness, and navigate life's challenges more effectively. They are often a good first point of contact for people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to cope.

You might consider seeing a Registered Counsellor if you are experiencing:

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• Stress or burnout

• Anxiety

• Relationship difficulties

• Life transitions

• Grief and loss

• Low self-esteem

• Work-related challenges

• Adjustment to major life changes

• Feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed

Clinical Psychologists

Clinical Psychologists are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat more severe or complex mental health conditions. They often work with clients experiencing significant psychological distress and may provide longer-term psychotherapy.

You might consider seeing a Clinical Psychologist if you are experiencing:

• Major depression

• Severe anxiety disorders

• Trauma and PTSD

• Personality disorders

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Eating disorders

• Complex mental health difficulties

Psychiatrists

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialise in mental health. They are able to diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage more severe psychiatric disorders.

You might consider seeing a Psychiatrist if:

• You may benefit from psychiatric medication

• Your symptoms are significantly impacting daily functioning

• You have severe depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, or another serious mental health condition

• A mental health professional has recommended a psychiatric assessment