Counsellors

Counsellors provide information on vocational, relationship, social and educational difficulties and issues, and work with people to help them to identify and define their emotional issues through therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy, interperson therapy and other talking therapies.

Fun facts

Very strong Future Growth
1584 Weekly Pay Before Tax
51% full-time Full-Time Share
77% female Gender Share

Tasks

There are many tasks done by counsellors. A few are listed below:

working with clients on career, study and employment options by obtaining and examining information relevant to their abilities and needs
providing information and resources to assist clients with job-seeking skills
assessing client needs in relation to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse
conducting counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
assisting the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships
presenting alternative approaches and discussing potential for attitude and behaviour change
consulting with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs
contributing information, understanding and advice on the learning and behaviour of students, especially those with special needs, and assisting parents and teachers in dealing with these needs
may work in a call centre

Specific occupations

Careers Counsellor
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Family and Marriage Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Student Counsellor
Counsellor
Gambling Counsellor
Grief Counsellor
Life Coach
Sexual Assault Counsellor
Trauma Counsellor
Careers Adviser
School Counsellor
Family Court Counsellor

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