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Support clients by helping them to develop strategies to cope with emotional, mental or lifestyle challenges.
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May 2021
Counelling: A Challenging and Rewarding Role
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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May 2021
Counselling is a rewarding career choice, provided you have work life balance, self care and support
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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