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[espo]

I am experiencing emotional problems and want to talk to someone about them. I have a list of Conselors and Psychiatrists and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for central Seoul. Also, what is the difference between a counselor and psychiatrist?

Thanks


Counselors

Adam Gaines M.S.W. (American) flint3 at gmail.com 016-355-1451.
Individual & Couples Counseling. Northeast Seoul

Yvon Malenfant M.Div. (Canadian) harpoinseoul at yahoo.ca 010-6268-1063. (02)335-3633. http://harpo.ca/counselorsinseoul.htm
Individual and Couples Counseling. Itaewon 2 dong near to the Grand Hyatt Hotel, in Seoul.

Steve Sangkwon Shim Ph.D. 011-9771-5909. (02)549-5909. A.A.P.C. Diplomate Bilingual Eng./Kor. psychotherapy.
KICCP at unitel.co.kr http://seoultherapy.joongang21.co.kr/

Noreen Jaden (Canadian) Licensed psychologist njaden at adaptablehs.com
070-7893-1013 Adaptable Human Solutions http://adaptablehs.dreamhosters.com/index.html
Mapo or Kangnnam

Psychiatrists

Dr. Loo Seoul National (University) Hospital International Clinic.
(02)2072-2890. http://www.snuh.org/eng/eihs/sub01/


Dr. David Hong (02)3410-3585 ihs at smc.samsung.co.kr www.smc.samsung.co.kr

Dr. Kim, Soo-young (aka. Mike) (02)790-0857. International Clinic 501 Hannam building, 737-37
Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu Seoul, Korea 140-212
Office Tel. : 82-2-790-0857 Fax : 82-2-798-7480 E-mail :
sky114_at_unitel.co.kr http://www.internationalclinic.co.kr/

[bliss]

Hi there.

I'm sorry to hear that you are having some difficulties.

A psychiatrist is always a medical doctor who specializes in mental/emotional problems from a medical viewpoint. They often see more severe cases, and will probably prescribe/encourage medicine like prozac.

A counsellor is someone who is not a medical worker, but they help people with any life problems through talking-therapy, thought strategies, life balance etc. If your problem is very severe, they may recommend you see a psyiciatrist. 'Counsellors' are a broad group of people with different qualifications. Some are social workers, some are psychologists, some have PhD degrees, some have only done a brief course.