Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of psychotherapy is most commonly expressed with the borrowed term サイコセラピー or the native term 心理療法. The choice depends on context and nuance.
The standard Japanese term for psychotherapy, used in clinical and academic contexts.
He is undergoing psychotherapy.
A loanword from English, often used in more casual or modern contexts, but understood widely.
I'm interested in psychotherapy.
A more formal or medical term, sometimes used interchangeably with 心理療法, but can emphasize the medical aspect.
The effectiveness of psychotherapy is recognized.
Referring to particular schools or methods of psychotherapy.
心理療法 (shinri ryōhō) is the more common term in psychology and everyday use. 精神療法 (seishin ryōhō) is used more in medical or psychiatric contexts, but they are often interchangeable.
I work as a psychotherapist.
In Japan, カウンセリング (counseling) is often used to refer to psychotherapy in a less clinical, more approachable way. It's common in settings like school counseling or employee assistance programs.
Often used for counseling or talk therapy, which is a common form of psychotherapy. It can be used broadly.
Why don't you try counseling?