Counsellors/therapists scope of treatment is talk-therapy.  Typically, therapists have their master’s degree, and yearly continuing education.  While, psychologists provide counselling services, they also provide psychological testing for schools, courts, and other entities. Psychiatrists are medical doctors that specialize in behaviour and tend to limit their talk therapy and are available for medication management. If you or your therapist think you may benefit from medication, you will be encouraged to have a discussion with your family doctor, and they can make a recommendation to a psychiatrist. Often clients find that medication and talk therapy are used together for the best outcomes.