Counsellor
Support clients by helping them to develop strategies to cope with emotional, mental or lifestyle challenges.
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Dec 2024
My experience as a counsellor is a deeply rewarding yet emotionally demanding journey of profound connection and personal growth, interwoven with administrative challenges and the inherent limitations of helping others heal.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsWorking as a counsellor is a deeply rewarding yet challenging experience. It's a constant dance between empathy and professional boundaries, a delicate balance of listening and guiding. There are days...
The challengesWhat I dislike most about my role as a counsellor isn't a single, easily definable thing, but rather a collection of smaller frustrations that accumulate over time. Sometimes the administrative burden...
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May 2021
Counelling: A Challenging and Rewarding Role
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Counselling
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationChronic/complex trauma
The good thingsCounselling 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 challengesWhen 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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