The other thing to be said for going to a medical doctor is that in countries where medical treatment is provided by the state, that's the only way to get psychotherapy and not have to pay for it.
Although in the UK you do have to join a waiting list that is so long (4-5 months) that if you're seriously ill there's a reasonable chance of ending up in hospital as a result of your condition before you ever get to see a therapist.
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