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Definition therapist in British English

therapist noun

[countable] noun
/ˈθerəpɪst/
1

someone whose job is to help people with physical, mental, or emotional problems, using a particular type of therapy

Example

A therapist can encourage patients to express their anxieties.

Example

a speech therapist

Definition therapist in British English