As a counselor, you can work in family services, outpatient mental health, and substance abuse centers, hospitals, government, schools, and in private practice. You can choose to work with a specific population, such as with teenagers, the incarcerated, families, and the elderly.

Where do counselors usually work?

Settings in which a counseling professional may work include private practice, community settings, the legal system, group homes, long-term care facilities, short-term care facilities, in advocacy roles, and in the educational system.

Is Counselling a good career in Australia?

If you're a good listener, socially perceptive and you like solving some complex problems, a qualification in counselling or a related area could help you into a rewarding career. The federal government's Job Outlook service estimates counselling work in Australia is expected to grow by around 23 per cent by 2020.