Counselling Psychologist

As a counselling psychologist, you spend your time listening to people, really listening, and helping them find their way through difficult feelings. You work one-to-one with clients - teenagers, families, adults - each with their own story and struggles. Some might be dealing with anxiety or sadness. Others might have been through something traumatic. Your job is to help them understand what's happening and learn skills to cope better.

You'll use different talking therapies depending on what each person needs. Some people benefit from learning where their habits come from; others do better with learning practical coping techniques. You'll keep careful notes about each person's progress, work with other professionals like doctors or social workers when needed, and keep learning new approaches. The work is emotionally demanding sometimes, but also deeply rewarding when you see someone feel better and more able to manage their life.