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The Career Discovery Podcast - What Is a Career in Counselling & Psychotherapy Like? In Conversation with a Counsellor & Psychotherapist

What Is a Career in Counselling & Psychotherapy Like? In Conversation with a Counsellor & Psychotherapist

The Career Discovery Podcast

04/05/23 • 79 min

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On the show today we meet Mike! Mike works as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist in the healthcare sector in the UK.

Mike kindly shares with us:

Area of expertise (03:59)

  • Common misconceptions of the counsellor & psychotherapist roles
  • An overview of the counselling & psychotherapy industry
  • The purpose of counselling & psychotherapy
  • What a counsellor & psychotherapist does on an average day
  • Most enjoyable parts of the role
  • Challenging parts of the role
  • Proudest moments in the role

Career journey (19:20)

  • How Mike became a counsellor & psychotherapist from aspiring actor and established IT professional
  • Highs of the career journey
  • Challenges of the career journey
  • Proudest moments of the career journey
  • Importance of role models and mentors

Advice (49:46)

  • Helpful education, training and skills for aspiring counsellors & psychotherapists
  • The future of the counselling & psychotherapy profession
  • Advice and resources for people who are keen to find out more about a career in counselling & psychotherapy
  • Advice for his younger self and you!

We also talk about:

  • Financial security in career decision making
  • Navigating a mid-career change and re-training
  • Pursuing passion, purpose and career fulfilment
  • The importance of continuous learning
  • Setting boundaries to prevent burnout
  • The power of self-reflection and self-awareness
  • Imposter syndrome and fear of failure
  • Taking a leap of faith

So if you’re curious and wondering what a counsellor & psychotherapist does or how to become a counsellor & psychotherapist or you just want to be inspired - listen or watch and enjoy!
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