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Meanings of couch doctor in English

A person trained to practice psychoanalysis.

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Examples for "psychoanalyst"
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His relationship with Eugene, who was a psychoanalyst, lasted almost 50 years.
The Guardian
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Depression led him to consult a psychoanalyst whom he still sees occasionally.
The Guardian
3
About the authors: Dr. Robin Stern is a psychoanalyst, educator, and author.
Feminist dot com
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Some cretin psychoanalyst would attempt to comprehend the singularity of his worldview.
A Confederacy of Dunces
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An eminent psychoanalyst is kept awake by hallucinations of a singing rabbi.
Wired
Usage of couch doctor in English
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"You take the responsibility of the couch , doctor, if the authorities raise any objection?"
Jezebel's Daughter