- Conduct psychological assessments and diagnostic evaluations
- Provide counseling and psychotherapy (individual, group, family)
- Develop personalized treatment and intervention plans
- Diagnose mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders)
- Monitor client progress and maintain case records.
- Offer psycho-education and guidance to clients and families.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and other professionals
- May provide consultancy in hospitals, schools, or organizations
Requirements
Strong communication and active listening skills
Empathy, patience, and ethical practice
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Supervised clinical experience or internship
Advantages
High demand in hospitals, clinics, schools, NGOs, and corporate sectors
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on mental health and well-being
Options for private practice or consultancy
Flexible working hours in many settings
Career growth into senior consultant, researcher, or academic roles
Opportunities to specialize (child psychology, neuropsychology, counseling, etc.)
Increasing awareness of mental health improving career prospects