OFO No: 263504

Other names for Rehabilitation Counsellor:

• Life Coach

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Youtube clipe – A Rehabilitation Counsellor’s Career

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What is a Rehabilitation Counsellor?

A Rehabilitation Counsellor provides support and counselling to those people or groups who are physically, mentally or socially challenged and try to help them fit into society: (home, work and community).

What does a Rehabilitation Counsellor do?

• meets and interviews individual, families or groups of people
• analyses this information
• designs programmes to help them reach their goals
• monitors success of programmes
• keeps in contact with healthcare professionals, teachers, community leaders etc
• keeps detailed records

Are you . . . ?

• caring and understanding?
• dedicated?
• passionate about helping people?
• a hard worker?
• a person with a positive attitude?
• a motivator?
• a good communicator?
• a good listener?

How do I become a Rehabilitation Counsellor?

You will need a qualification.

PATH 1

• A Bachelor’s degree / honours with a major in Psychology 
• This can be done at most universities.

PATH 2

• A Bachelor’s of Psychology degree (Rehabilitation Counsellor)
• Followed by an internship in related field

1. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
2. UKZN
3. University of Pretoria
4. UNISA
5. Stellenbosch University
6. University of Venda
7. University of the Western Cape
8. Walter Sisulu University

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

• HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)

NOTE:

To practice as a Counsellor, you must be registered with the HPCSA.

http://www.hpcsa.co.za/

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Youth & Child Care Worker or Social Worker

Is becoming a Rehabilitation Counsellor the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 263505

Other name for Student Counsellor:

• School Counsellor

What is a Student Counsellor?

A Student Counsellor provides assistance and support to students, parents of students, teachers etc. The kind of counselling they provide can be helping students with:

• emotional or personal problems
• learning difficulties
• assisting with anything relating to student life

What does a Student Counsellor do?

• meets and interviews students and/or parents
• analyses this information
• designs programmes to help them reach their goals
• monitors success of programmes
• provides counselling and therapy where required
• assists students to develop skills to cope with their problems
• facilitates group sessions
• keeps in contact with teachers, lecturers etc
• keeps detailed records

Are you . . . ?

• caring and understanding?
• dedicated?
• passionate about helping people?
• a hard worker?
• a person with a positive attitude?
• a motivator?
• a good communicator?
• a good listener?

How do I become a Student Counsellor?

You will need a qualification.

PATH 1

• A Bachelor’s degree / honours with a major in Psychology
• This can be done at most universities.

PATH 2

• A Bachelor’s of Psychology degree (Student Counselling)
• Followed by an internship in related field

1. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
2. UKZN
3. University of Pretoria
4. UNISA
5. Stellenbosch University
6. University of Venda
7. University of the Western Cape
8. Walter Sisulu University

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

• HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)

NOTE:

To practice as a Counsellor, you must be registered with the HPCSA.

http://www.hpcsa.co.za/

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Rehabilitation Counsellor or Special Needs Teacher

Is becoming a Student Counsellor the right career choice for me?

Other names for Addictions Counsellor:

• Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
• Gambling Counsellor
• Social Detoxification Worker

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Youtube clip – A Substance Abuse Counsellor’s Career

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What is an Addictions Counsellor?

An Addictions Counsellor provides therapy and support for those people with addictions like:

• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Gambling
• Sex etc

What does an Addictions Counsellor do?

• meets with client to discuss the problem
• asks questions to find out more about the person and their problem
• meets with families
• designs programmes to help the person achieve their goals
• provides counselling and support
• facilitates group sessions
• liaises with medical professionals
• keeps detailed records

Are you . . . ?

• a person who likes helping people?
• caring?
• emotionally strong?
• able to deal with crises?
• calm under pressure?
• thorough and systematic?
• a good communicator?
• a good listener?
• dedicated and responsible

How do I become an Addictions Counsellor?

There are many paths to take to become an Addictions Counsellor:

• Psychology – (with relevant workplace experience)

• Social Work – (with postgraduate certificate in Addictions Counselling)

• Medicine – (with relevant workplace experience)

• Counselling – (with internship in Addictions Counselling)

• Nursing – (with relevant workplace experience)

• Occupational Therapy – (with relevant workplace experience

PATH 1:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology can be done at most universities in SA.
• Honours in Psychology
• Internship under registered Psychologist in Addiction Counselling
• National Examination of the Professional Board of Psychology (Counsellor)
• Registered Counsellor

PATH 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Addictions Counsellor)
• Internship under registered Psychologist in Addiction Counselling
• National Examination of the Professional Board of Psychology (Counsellor)
• Registered Counsellor

PATH 3:

• Qualification and registration in a medical or related field (medicine, nursing, occupational therapy etc)
• Internship working with people with addiction

PATH 4:

• Study to become a Social Worker

PATH 5:

• Same as Path 3 with a postgraduate qualification in Addiction Care

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Social Worker or Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Is becoming an Addictions Counsellor the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 263501

Other names for Social Counselling Worker:

• Bereavement Counsellor 
• Genetic Counsellor 
• HIV / Aids Counsellor 
• Trauma Counsellor 
• Women’s Welfare Organizer

What is a Social Counselling Worker?

A Social Counselling Worker provides counselling and support usually in a specialised area.

Specialised areas include:

• Career Counselling
• Trauma Counselling
• Community Mental Health
• Family Counselling
• School Counselling
• Sport Counselling
• HIV/AIDS Counselling
• Human Resources
• Pastoral Counselling
• Employee Well-being

What does a Social Counselling Worker do?

(this will depend on what field they work in)

• meets and interviews client
• analyses this information
• designs programmes to help them reach their goals
• monitors success of programmes
• keeps in contact with healthcare professionals, teachers, community leaders etc
• keeps detailed records

Are you . . . ?

• caring and understanding?
• dedicated?
• passionate about helping people?
• a hard worker?
• a person with a positive attitude?
• a motivator?
• a good communicator?
• a good listener?

How do I become a Social Counselling Worker?

PATH 1

• Study to become a Social Worker

PATH 2

• Study a Bachelor’s & Honours degree in Psychology

1. Can be done at most SA universities

PATH 3

• Bachelor of Psychology (Social Counselling Worker)

1. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
2. UKZN
3. University of Pretoria
4. UNISA
5. Stellenbosch University
6. University of Venda
7. University of the Western Cape
8. Walter Sisulu University

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

• HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)

NOTE:

To practice as a Counsellor, you must be registered with the HPCSA.

http://www.hpcsa.co.za/

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Addictions Counsellor or Foundation Phase School Teacher

Is becoming a Social Counselling Worker the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 263503

Other names for Marriage & Family Counsellor:

• Family Court Counsellor
• Family Mediator
• Family Therapist

What is a Marriage & Family Counsellor?

A Marriage & Family Counsellor provides counselling and support to individuals, couples, families etc who are having relationship problems.

What does a Marriage & Family Counsellor do?

• meets and interviews individual, couple or family
• analyses this information
• designs programmes to help them reach their goals
• monitors success of programmes
• keeps in contact with healthcare professionals, teachers, community leaders etc
• investigates any abuse that might be occuring
• keeps detailed records

Are you . . . ?

• caring and understanding?
• dedicated?
• passionate about helping people?
• a hard worker?
• a person with a positive attitude?
• a motivator?
• a good communicator?
• a good listener?

How do I become a Marriage & Family Counsellor?

You will need a qualification.

PATH 1

• Bachelor’s degree / Honours with a major in Psychology

PATH2

• Bachelors of Psychology degree with an internship in marriage & family counselling

PATH 3

• Study to become a Social Worker plus workplace experience in marriage & family counselling

PATH 4

• Study an Honours or 4 year degree in a related field and then gather work experience in the marriage & family counselling environment. You could also do a postgraduate qualification in Marriage & Family Counselling.

1. University of the Western Cape

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

• HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)

NOTE:

To practice as a Counsellor, you must be registered with the HPCSA.

http://www.hpcsa.co.za/

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Addictions Counsellor or Phlebotomist

Is becoming a Marriage & Family Counsellor the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 263503

Other names for Marriage & Family Counsellor:

• Family Court Counsellor
• Family Mediator
• Family Therapist

What is a Marriage & Family Counsellor?

A Marriage & Family Counsellor provides counselling and support to individuals, couples, families etc who are having relationship problems.

What does a Marriage & Family Counsellor do?

• meets and interviews individual, couple or family
• analyses this information
• designs programmes to help them reach their goals
• monitors success of programmes
• keeps in contact with healthcare professionals, teachers, community leaders etc
• investigates any abuse that might be occuring
• keeps detailed records

Are you . . . ?

• caring and understanding?
• dedicated?
• passionate about helping people?
• a hard worker?
• a person with a positive attitude?
• a motivator?
• a good communicator?
• a good listener?

How do I become a Marriage & Family Counsellor?

You will need a qualification.

PATH 1

• Bachelor’s degree / Honours with a major in Psychology

PATH2

• Bachelors of Psychology degree with an internship in marriage & family counselling

PATH 3

• Study to become a Social Worker plus workplace experience in marriage & family counselling

PATH 4

• Study an Honours or 4 year degree in a related field and then gather work experience in the marriage & family counselling environment. You could also do a postgraduate qualification in Marriage & Family Counselling.

1. University of the Western Cape

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

• HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)

NOTE:

To practice as a Counsellor, you must be registered with the HPCSA.

http://www.hpcsa.co.za/

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Addictions Counsellor or Phlebotomist

Is becoming a Marriage & Family Counsellor the right career choice for me?