What is the difference between clinical and educational psychologist?
Specific to Educational Psychologists, they specialise in working with children, adolescents, and youth who have learning and behavioural difficulties. They use a range of psychological assessments and interventions to support students with a range of needs, including those with developmental disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and emotional and behavioural difficulties. They also collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals to provide comprehensive support for students’ academic and social-emotional development. Clinical Psychologist also use psychological methods such as psychometric testing to assess and diagnose mental illnesses, varied types of therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT) to treat mental health issues. They may also work with children, adolescents, and youth with learning and behavioural difficulties. While both clinical psychologists and educational psychologists are qualified clinicians with expertise in psychology, they differ in their focus areas. Clinical psychologists work with mental health issues, while educational psychologists primarily work with students’ academic and social-emotional development. At Psych Connect, we have a team of highly qualified professionals in both clinical psychology and educational psychology to provide our clients with comprehensive mental health services.