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Psychiatry is delivered by medics who diagnose, manage and treat mental health problems, from depression to more acute behavioural disorders. Psychiatrists are able to prescribe medication and will often refer patients for psychotherapy either as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, medication. Psychiatrists will often also have admitting privileges to certain hospitals, should escalation to in-patient treatment be appropriate.

Psychologists are experts in behavioural studies: how people think, act, react and interact and the feelings, thoughts and motivations for their actions. Psychologists often also deliver therapy, but differ in their practice from psychotherapists in that they look for biological explanations for the conditions that they are presented with. Psychologists do not prescribe medication.

Psychotherapy is often referred to as the talking therapy as it entails sessions that consist mainly of a trained therapist listening in order to help their client process the issues that are causing them distress. Psychotherapy is highly effective with conditions such as depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, anger or self-esteem issues. It is also an appropriate solution for ‘situational’ problems - in other words, problems that arise through circumstances, from infertility to bereavement, separation or stress.

Coaching is an appropriate avenue for those who do not necessarily want to solve a problem, but instead wish to unlock potential, or find the drivers and motivations from within to ensure that they are able to identify and realise their goals.