Roles in CAMHS
Counselling Psychologists
About the role...
A Counselling Psychologist specialises in helping individuals manage and overcome mental health challenges, emotional difficulties, and life stresses. Presenting issues may include depression, anxiety, stress, loss, trauma and relationship difficulties that affect an individual’s ability to manage daily life. They use a range of psychological approaches, including cognitive-behavioural, person-centred, humanistic, and psychodynamic, tailored to the individual's needs. They focus on establishing a good therapeutic relationship which centres on the young person’s needs and understanding the young person’s view of the world.
Many Counselling Psychologists work in a wide range of contexts and at different levels. This can include working in therapy, research and organisational settings.
What qualifications do I need?
Training involves completing an accredited psychology degree, followed by a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, which includes extensive supervised clinical practice. This rigorous training equips them to work with diverse populations in various settings, such as healthcare, education, and private practice.
What experience do I need to bring?
Experience working in mental health settings, particularly with young people and their families. This would include providing assessments, therapy and interventions. Experience working within or alongside multidisciplinary teams and understanding the complexities of CAMHS environments.