They play a key role in assessment and may carry out a wide range of treatments, such as behavioural therapy and cognitive therapy. They may provide training and supervision in this kind of work to other professionals. Psychotherapists, psychoanalysts and counsellors These professionals all offer 'talking treatments'. The methods, intensity of treatment and the length of time involved varies. Individual or group therapy may be offered.
Many psychotherapists are also psychiatrists, psychologists or nurses.
Primary-care counsellors offer a brief, focused intervention across a wide spectrum of mild to moderate disorders. Occupational therapists OTs work in hospital and in the community. Their role is to help people to develop confidence and skills in daily living, using a variety of techniques, such as creative therapies and training in practical tasks. Less frequently, they may also provide formal counselling or psychotherapy. Continuous regular contact Day care services Day care services aim to provide a number of groups that offer a supportive environment, and a safe space to relax in.