psychotherapynoun [ U ]
uk/ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈθer.ə.pi/us/ˌsaɪ.koʊˈθer.ə.pi/the treatment of mental illness by discussing someone's problems with them, instead of using drugs or operations
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Counselling & psychotherapy
- analyst
- aversion therapy
- behaviour therapy
- CBT
- counsel
- counselling
- counsellor
- group therapy
- helpline
- marriage counseling
- marriage guidance
- psychoanalyse
- psychotherapist
- sex therapy
- sexologist
- support group
- support network
- therapist
- tough love
- victim support
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