Skills:
Active Listening, Empathy, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Patience, Counseling Techniques, Confidentiality,
- Providing guidance: Counselors help clients understand themselves and make changes to cope with personal issues. They may work with individuals, couples, families, or groups.
- Developing treatment plans: Counselors evaluate clients needs and develop customized treatment plans.
- Building relationships: Counselors build trust and respect with clients. They listen to clients concerns, empathize with them, and help them to see things more clearly.
- Referring clients: Counselors may refer clients to psychologists and other services.
- Educating clients: Counselors may educate clients and staff on coping mechanisms for stress and trauma.
- Monitoring progress: Counselors monitor client progress and modify their treatment plans as needed.
- Keeping records: Counselors keep confidential records.
- Completing continuing education: Counselors may need to complete continuing education courses to maintain certification and stay up-to-date on practices.
