Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Conduct one-to-one counselling sessions for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief or relationship difficulties.
Take a detailed history at the first session and agree on the person's concerns, goals and support network.
Use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, active listening and goal-setting to plan sessions.
Identify risk, including self-harm or crisis situations, and refer clients to psychiatrists, doctors or emergency services when needed.
Keep accurate, confidential session notes and follow professional ethics on privacy and consent.
Run group sessions, workshops or awareness programmes for students, staff or community members.
Coordinate with teachers, parents, doctors and social workers, and review progress over time.
