Field Guide by NSCDA
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Counsellor

The Counsellor role utilizes skilled counselling techniques to provide career guidance and support to clients facing difficult situations. Counsellors incorporate therapeutic awareness and skills to build and enhance client relationships.

They are highly skilled, troubleshooters, subject matter experts, professional, and proficient.

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Key attributes

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Possess strong communication skills

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Be able to define career-decision-making goals

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Understand counselling assessment processes

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Be able to work independently

Additional Requirements

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Counsellor Careers

Career Counsellor

A Career Counsellor utilizes specialized counselling techniques, combined with tools and resources, to provide career guidance. They support clients facing difficult situations in making complex decisions.

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