Can Psychologists diagnose

Here in the UK i was just told its only psychiatrists who can diagnose?

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I'm not sure. If they can't diagnose, their opinion definitely holds weight with those who can. We have a family therapist who's been worth her weight in gold. Years we spent fighting for drs to recognise my son was 'different' and it was her opinion that finally convinced a psychiatrist that he was autistic - he slipped through standard diagnostic criteria- and it was also her opinion that got the paediatrician to give the diagnosis of FASD. Mental health diagnosis never changes anyone, the struggles are still there but it opens doors to getting support and helps those working with them to get education and understanding so you're one step closer to meeting their needs.