Family and Marriage Counsellors

Family and Marriage Counsellors assist individuals, couples and families with marriage and relationship difficulties. They may work in call centres.

What the job involves

• Conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups

• Assists people in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships

• Presents alternative approaches and discusses potential for attitude and behavioural change

• Consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs

• May work in a call centre