Counsellor
Support clients by helping them to develop strategies to cope with emotional, mental or lifestyle challenges.
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5.0May 2021
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Counselling
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Chronic/complex trauma
The good things
Counselling is challenging and carries with it a significant level of responsibility. I enjoy the relationships I have with my clients and feel happy that they love coming to me for counselling. The...
The challenges
When a client who has experienced chronic and complex trauma presents for counselling, there are always a myriad of challenges to be negotiated. Firstly, trust is critically important. In order for ...
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4.0May 2021
Reviewer's Qualification
Master of Counselling
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Domestic Violence
The good things
It is rewarding to help people and make a difference in their lives. I love working with other counsellor staff, my team at work keeps me going. I really enjoy clinical supervision
The challenges
Limited resources due to lacking funding. Hearing traumatic details about people’s lives can be tough. Work life balance is not great as I have two jobs.
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Frequently asked questions about becoming a Counsellor
Counselling is a self-regulated industry in Australia. However, if you want to become accredited with a professional industry body as a Counsellor you will need to complete a formal qualification.,Holding a professional qualification, meeting ongoing professional development requirements, and abiding by ethical guidelines of counselling ensures that you can provide quality counselling service to clients.
The time to get qualified as a Counsellor depends on the qualification you choose to study. Some qualifications may be completed in as little as 12 months, while a degree may take 3 years of full-time study.
Find out more about this career by reading reviews from Counsellors surveyed on SEEK.
Jobs for Counsellors are projected to grow by 14.5% over the period 2020 to 2025. Job growth for Counsellors is rated as strong by the Australian Government.,(Source: Labour Market Industry Portal; Job Outlook).
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