Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a term used to describe treatment that involves talking through issues with a psychotherapist.
This form of therapy is meant to relieve distress by allowing patients to talk about and express feelings, by helping
to change attitudes, behaviour and habits that may be contributing to depression, and by exploring more helpful
or adaptive ways of coping. It is often used along with medication in the treatment of depression.1
Many different healthcare professionals are trained in the various models of psychotherapy, including doctors,
social workers, psychologists and other mental health professionals. Whether administered in a hospital, clinic,
or private practice, psychotherapy is built upon a trusting, supportive and comfortable relationship between patient
and therapist.1