therapist
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person trained to help you with your emotions, mental health, or personal problems by talking.
a practitioner, such as a psychotherapist or counsellor, who treats mental or emotional disorders through dialogue and psychological techniques.
Simple“She decided to see a therapist to help her deal with the stress of her new job.”
In context“After the traumatic event, the company provided a licensed therapist to help employees process their experiences in a safe environment.”
UsageOften used as a general term for anyone from a counsellor to a psychologist.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a professional who helps you recover from a physical injury or a specific health issue.
a specialist trained in a particular branch of rehabilitation or remedial treatment, such as physical or occupational therapy.
Simple“The physical therapist showed him several exercises to strengthen his injured knee.”
In context“The occupational therapist worked closely with the patient to adapt their home environment for better accessibility after the surgery.”
UsageUsually preceded by a qualifying adjective like 'physical', 'speech', or 'occupational'.
Synonymsphysiotherapistpractitioner
From therapy + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.