11/28/2025
An important takeaway about choosing the right type of therapy and therapist from an article today in the Globe & Mail by Thomas Verny a clinical psychiatrist, academic, award-winning author, public speaker, poet and podcaster he states:
"Not everyone who introduces themselves as doctor and/or has a PhD after their name is a doctor of psychology. They could have a PhD in many other subjects unrelated to psychology or medicine.
Anyone can call themselves a therapist, counsellor or coach. It’s up to you to find out what their credentials are.
The field of therapy is full of well-intentioned people. But not all of them are aware of the limits of their competence. In other words – buyer, do your own diligence.
Ask yourself, what do I want to gain from therapy? Is it symptom relief ASAP or symptom relief while also addressing underlying issues for as long as it takes? Then choose the therapy and therapist who is both trained to deliver it and a person of integrity."
