noun · neutral
therapist
/ˈθerəpɪst/THER·a·pist
a professional who gives therapy to help people with physical or mental problems
Examples
“I've been seeing a therapist for my anxiety for three months.”
“The clinic employs a physiotherapist and two cognitive therapists.”
“She recommended regular sessions with a therapist after the accident.”
Band 8 sentence
“After the accident I worked with a physiotherapist to rebuild muscle strength and a cognitive therapist to manage the panic attacks.”
Collocations
- see a therapist
- cognitive/physical therapist
- therapy sessions
Word family
Common mistakes
I need to see doctor for therapy.→I need to see a therapist for therapy.
She is therapist at the clinic.→She is a therapist at the clinic.
Many therapist work there.→Many therapists work there.
Say it for a higher band
5doctor→6counsellor→7+therapist
Synonyms
counsellor
Easily confused
psychiatrist
“The psychiatrist adjusted her medication after assessing her condition.”
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