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Counsellors

Discover the skills and training needed for this occupation

Counsellors provide information on vocational, relationship, social and educational difficulties and issues, and work with people to help them to identify and define their emotional issues through therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy and other talking therapies.
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People employed in SAExplore by region
-1%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
114%
5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:Strong

The skills that Counsellors need

Learning new skills can certainly get you into a job quicker — but it’s not always about securing a job today. Each skill you build can be a stepping stone towards great opportunities in the future. Here are some skills needed for this occupation.
  • Teamwork
  • Planning and organising
  • Initiative and innovation
  • Digital engagement
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Learning
  • Problem solving
  • Oral communication

Course and Training for this occupation

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Where are people currently employed?

Region

South Australia - South East

Employed

148

1 Year Change

8%

5 Year Change

103%

Region

South Australia - Outback

Employed

82

1 Year Change

-4%

5 Year Change

67%

Region

Barossa - Yorke - Mid North

Employed

61

1 Year Change

7%

5 Year Change

91%

Region

Adelaide - West

Employed

462

1 Year Change

0%

5 Year Change

120%

Region

Adelaide - South

Employed

534

1 Year Change

11%

5 Year Change

95%

Region

Adelaide - North

Employed

600

1 Year Change

-11%

5 Year Change

170%

Region

Adelaide - Central and Hills

Employed

564

1 Year Change

-3%

5 Year Change

98%

Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia