Practitioner Psychologists provide psychological support services as a Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Health Psychologist or Forensic Psychologist.
Practitioner Psychologists provide support to young people with a wide range of physical and mental psychological issues such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
Counselling Psychologists are trained in at least three major theoretical approaches to psychological therapy models, commonly including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and person-centred therapy with competency in utilising these.
To become a Forensic Psychologist you will need a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology.
Health Psychologists will usually have completed an accredited undergraduate degree in psychology, followed by a master’s degree in Health Psychology.
- Clinical Psychologists work with young people experiencing psychological distress or behavioural problems which disrupt their everyday functioning and wellbeing
- Counselling Psychologists work with people who experience a range of psychological difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and adjusting to and managing long term physical health conditions,
- Forensic Psychologists work in the criminal justice system applying psychological theory to criminal investigation, understanding psychological difficulties associated with criminal behaviour
- Health Psychologists help people deal with the psychological and emotional aspects of health and illness as well as supporting people who are chronically ill.
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The videos below published by the Psychological Professions Network describe the roles of Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist and Health Psychologist.
