psychologist
/saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /sī-ˈkä-lə-jist/ (ame, mw)
psychologist — noun
- psychologistsingular
- psychologistsplural
1. A person trained in psychology — the scientific study of the mind, feelings, and
A person trained in psychology — the scientific study of the mind, feelings, and actions — who may work as a researcher or help people with emotional and mental difficulties through therapy.
Imani decided to see a psychologist after weeks of feeling anxious about her job.
see a psychologist about [problem]
The school hired a psychologist to help students deal with exam stress and social pressures.
institution + hire + psychologist + infinitive of purpose
Dr. Meera Kumar has worked as a psychologist for fifteen years, mainly with children.
After the crash, Andrés was referred to a psychologist who specialised in trauma recovery.
Tariq's psychologist recommended keeping a daily mood journal to track his sleep and stress levels.
- therapist
broader term that includes psychologists, social workers, and counsellors
- counsellor
usually a shorter period of training; often focuses on specific life issues such as grief or career change
- psychotherapist
specialist in talk therapy; may or may not have a psychology degree
- psychoanalyst
a psychologist or therapist trained in Freudian or Jungian deep-analysis methods
文法句型
see a psychologist about [problem]
work as a psychologist
refer someone to a psychologist
用法筆記
Do not confuse with 'psychiatrist'. A psychologist is not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe medication in most countries. In contrast, a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe drugs and often treats more severe mental illness.