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<li>Psychologists, in general,&nbsp;provide assessment and therapy in a group format or individually. The purpose is to improve a persons' well-being.</li>
<li>Clinical psychologists typically focus on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness.</li>
<li>Clinical neuropsychologists asses and treat people with brain disorders that affect memory, learning, attention, reading or problem-solving.</li>
<li>Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose and treat people with mental illness and prescribe medications where needed.</li>
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Roles of psychologists and psychiatrists

Health

You will need to feel safe and secure and establish a connection with your therapist. It is reasonable to try out a few until you find the right one. 
The right therapist will encourage and support you in making uncomfortable changes.

Try a few therapists

Ask your community for mental health specialists recommendations. Consider asking your GP, family, friends or local community.
Once you have a few names, look up their qualifications and read up about them.

Word of mouth

Hi, I have mental health issues and I would like to know what makes a good or bad psychiatrist, psychologist or neuropsychologist. Understanding the different roles of psychologists and psychiatrists, and how they align with your needs, will help you decide what type of therapist to see find a therapist you feel safe and secure with, even if that means trying a few before finding one you like find out how much they charge in advance.