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PSYCHOTHERAPIST: JOB DESCRIPTION

Psychotherapists help individuals who are experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties to understand their problems and make appropriate changes to their lives. Many people enter the profession later in life, having already been employed in a similar field. Psychotherapists work with clients who are affected by difficulties such as depression, phobias, stress, anxiety, emotional and relationship problems, physical or psychosomatic disorders and behavioural problems. Activities may include: performing therapy sessions in a controlled environment using verbal interaction to explore behaviour, attitudes and emotions helping clients to understand and address their inner conflicts. carrying out different forms of psychotherapy, such as hypnopsychotherapy or couples psychotherapy. Therapy with young children often focuses on communication through undirected play with art materials and toys. Treatment can take a year or more, depending on the nature of the problem. Child psychotherapists work in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) teams based in the community. Typical employers of psychotherapists The NHS, including hospitals, local clinics and health centres Student health services Psychoanalytical institutes Child guidance clinics Special needs schools Psychiatric units Private consultancies.