Don’t suffer through your problems alone, see an in-clinic psychologist at WELL Health.
Enjoy easier, more convenient psychology treatment.
Book an in-clinic psychologist appointment.
Don’t suffer through your problems alone, see an in-clinic psychologist at WELL Health.
Enjoy easier, more convenient psychology treatment.
What is a psychologist?
Psychologists specialize in the study of how individuals think, feel, and behave. They collect information through interviewing, testing, surveying, or observing patients to find patterns or explanations for certain emotions and behaviours. Through this, they work to diagnose and treat behavioural, emotional, or mental health disorders and help patients cope with short or long-term difficulties in their lives.
What is a psychologist?
Psychologists specialize in the study of how individuals think, feel, and behave. They collect information through interviewing, testing, surveying, or observing patients to find patterns or explanations for certain emotions and behaviours. Through this, they work to diagnose and treat behavioural, emotional, or mental health disorders and help patients cope with short or long-term difficulties in their lives.
Some common reasons for an psychologist appointment are:
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Talking about difficult feelings and emotions and their causes
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Help to deal with the consequences of chronic health conditions
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The loss of a loved one
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Stressful situations such as a new job or a lost job
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Relationship, family, or friendship problems
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Mental health concerns
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Support with an addiction or phobia
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Childhood trauma
Some common reasons for a psychologist appointment are:
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Talking about difficult feelings and emotions and their causes
-
Help to deal with the consequences of chronic health conditions
-
The loss of a loved one
-
Stressful situations such as a new job or a lost job
-
Relationship, family, or friendship problems
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Mental health concerns
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Support with an addiction or phobia
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Childhood trauma
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who is trained to recognize and treat common psychiatric disorders using therapy and medication. A psychologist differs as they are not medical doctors but instead are a specialist in mental illnesses and behaviours issues that are impacting day-to-day life. They cannot prescribe medications and instead focus on treating patients using psychotherapy. An appointment with a psychiatrist is covered by MSP, but not with a psychologist.
What will my psychologist appointment be like?
Appointments usually include a discussion of your physical and mental health history. The psychologist will talk with you about your concerns and reasons for the appointment as part of their evaluation. The aim is by the end of the clinic session they will provide you with a treatment plan and guidance on the next steps.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who is trained to recognize and treat common psychiatric disorders using therapy and medication. A psychologist differs as they are not medical doctors but instead are a specialist in mental illnesses and behaviours issues that are impacting day-to-day life. They cannot prescribe medications and instead focus on treating patients using psychotherapy. An appointment with a psychiatrist is covered by MSP, but not with a psychologist.
What will my psychologist appointment be like?
Appointments usually include a discussion of your physical and mental health history. The psychologist will talk with you about your concerns and reasons for the appointment as part of their evaluation. The aim is by the end of the clinic session they will provide you with a treatment plan and guidance on the next steps.
How booking works.
“How do I connect with a psychologist?”
Our clinic network is designed to quickly provide you with access to advice and experience you can rely on to help you get back to feeling 100%.
Here is how to book an appointment
Here is how to book an appointment
Step 1
Psychologists don't require a referral to book with, but you can talk to a doctor to see if a psychologist would help with your healthcare. Once you've decided, choose which psychologist you'd like to visit and when.
Step 2
Attend the appointment and receive any recommended next steps from the medical professional.
Step 3
Follow the treatment plan for the best results and book a follow-up appointment as needed.
Frequently asked questions.
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Healthcare with a difference.
With the largest single network of primary care clinics in British Columbia, WELL Health clinics are passionate about ensuring you receive proactive, high-quality, and focused care that suits your needs.
Healthcare with a difference.
With the largest single network of primary care clinics in British Columbia, WELL Health clinics are passionate about ensuring you receive proactive, high-quality, and focused care that suits your needs.