Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Career Snapshot
Clinical, counselling, and school psychologists work to help people succeed in school and in life. Clinical psychologists assist people in resolving short-term personal concerns as well as dealing with severe, chronic mental disease. They begin by analysing and diagnosing a person's issue before deciding on the most effective treatment to provide, whether it's individual, family, or group psychotherapy, or a behaviour modification programme. Clinical psychologists may specialise in working with a certain age group or treating specific disorders. Counseling psychologists assist their clients in dealing with problems at home, work, school, or in their communities. A counselling psychologist works with clients to help them understand the underlying dynamics of problems in their life, develop coping techniques, set objectives, and design an action plan to meet them after interviewing them and reviewing their history. They work with individuals, families, and groups. School psychologists assist kids in their personal growth and academic success. They may diagnose learning or behavioural difficulties and create performance goals to assist pupils in succeeding. School psychologists provide counselling to kids and families as well as collaborate with teachers and school employees to improve teaching, learning, and administrative procedures. School psychologists must have a graduate degree, usually an education specialist degree, as well as certification or licensure. Some school psychologists hold a master's or doctoral degree in the field. A doctorate in psychology, an internship, and supervised professional experience are usually required for clinical and counselling psychologists. In addition, they must pass a national exam.