psychologist. Neal's study The Psychologist as a Counselor investigated the benefits of having a psychologist as a counselor. In this study, she communicated the need to set a clear definition of the word 'counselor'. Investigations done as a procedure of this study revealed that many individuals who identify themselves as psychologists in the A.P.A. (American Psychological Association) have degrees and a professional background which separates them from those who have claimed to be licensed counselors despite receiving little-to-no training. Neal then clarifies that counseling is thought of as a form of mental therapy and that it has three forms: vocational, personal, and educational. There are times when these fields overlap, and clients are confused about which type of counseling psychologist they should pursue. This also applies to the counselor, who must determine whether or not he/she can effectively deal with the issues of the client. Neal's research identified the requirements of a counselor, and helped individuals understand that if customers do not receive a properly-trained individual in the field of counseling, severe psychological damage could be inflicted. References Gul, P. & Young J. L. (2011). Profile of Leola Neal. In A. Rutherford (Ed.), Psychology's Feminist Voices Multimedia Internet Archive. Retrieved from http://www.feministvoices.com/leola-neal/ Liddy, R. B., & Neal, L. E. (1947). The first course in psychology in Canadian universities. Canadian Journal of Psychology, 1(2), 61–66. doi:10.1037/h0084026 Neal, Neal, L. E. (1952). The psychologist as the counselor. The Canadian Psychologist, 2(2), 17–19. 1911 births 1995 deaths Canadian psychologists Canadian women psychologists University of Western Ontario alumni 20th-century psychologists