Overview
Family and Marriage Counsellors assist individuals, couples and families with marriage and relationship difficulties. They may work in call centres.
Day-to-day
- conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
- assists people in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships
- presents alternative approaches and discusses potential for attitude and behavioural change
- consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs
- may work in a call centre.
Considerations
- Stressful
To become a Family and Marriage Counsellor
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You usually need a bachelor degree in counselling, psychology or another related field to work as a Family and Marriage Counsellor. Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.
Skills employers are looking for
