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“I care a lot; it’s kind of my thing. You can lean on me "I’m great at listening and solving my friends’ problems! I honestly enjoy helping others improve their lives, whether this is physically, emotionally, even medically! Being there for others excites and motivates me to use these skills in whatever career path I will choose. Carers are kind of like pandas: caring animals who support their friends and family."”

Overview

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, interpersonal therapy and other talking therapies.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Careers Counsellor

mdi-briefcase-variant Counsellors

mdi-briefcase-variant Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

mdi-briefcase-variant Family and Marriage Counsellor

mdi-briefcase-variant Rehabilitation Counsellor

mdi-briefcase-variant Student Counsellor

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

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

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

Certificate IV in Career Development
Certificate IV in Employment Services
Certificate IV in Life Coaching
Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling

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University

Bachelor of Counselling *
Bachelor of Social Science (Focus on Psychology)

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Industry

Education & Training

If you relate well to people, particularly younger people, are patient, caring, and feel you have a flair for passing on your knowledge and skills to others, then you might like to consider a career in education and training.The Education and Training sector has experienced strong growth over the past decade, creating a strong demand for trained staff in this field.If you are someone that has a passion for education and is interested in supporting young people in their learning and development, then you should seriously explore the pathways to becoming a Primary or Secondary teacher.If you have practical skills and knowledge you could share with others, you may want to consider the merits of becoming a Vocational Education Teacher/Trainers or Trade teacher.If you enjoy working with children in their early years - helping with their daily care and encouraging their personal development and learning - you may be interested in working in the rapidly growing child care industry. There is a strong demand for qualified child care workers in community, government, and private establishments around the country and it is a very rewarding

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