In Italy, only those who are registered in the Register of Psychologists as a Clinical Psychologist or Psychotherapist can practice the profession. However, there are differences between these two roles. The clinical psychologist is someone who has completed his university studies, but has not continued with specialization and, therefore, does not have the necessary training for the treatment of psychological or psychiatric disorders. The psychotherapist, on the other hand, is a psychologist who has also carried out a specialization lasting 4 years, which allows him to have a curative role in the treatment of mental disorders or, more generally, of psychological distress, through scientifically validated techniques and approaches.
The psychiatrist is a medical doctor and, as such, can prescribe drugs to alleviate symptoms and mental distress. The psychiatrist can also be a psychotherapist, but like everyone, to become one, he must have attended specialization school.
For your mental health, rely only on certified psychotherapists!