Counseling Psychologist Job Questions & Answers

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What is the difference between counselling and clinical psychology? Also, how would a counselling psychologist's job differ from a clinical psychologist? Thanks for answering.
1 answer - Asked By: Wondering - 10/26/2008
I'm trying to be a counseling psychologist but I am not really sure about the classes I'm going to need. I'm aware of the years I'll have to go to school. If any of you knows, I would be thankful if you shared any information with me. Or what jobs I can get with a masters in psychology and a bachelors in counseling?
2 answers - Asked By: Keyla - 3/22/2012
I'm about to be a freshmen in high school, and was looking into jobs. I am interested in becoming a Counseling Psychologist and maybe taking online college courses for this carrer, but I am still researching about this position. I know it is alot of training so I want to know if it is worth my time before commiting to this carrer choice. Please provide as much information as possible on this job and your advice if you have this job.
1 answer - Asked By: Tay Tayy - 7/25/2010
I'd like to know exactly what needs to be done to achieve becoming a counseling psychologist. :) How many years of college? How hard is it to get into that job? etc. etc. Thanks!
3 answers - Asked By: brittany - 9/15/2011
I am thinking about becoming a counseling psychologist (I am still in high school). What education would I need to become a counseling psychologist and how many years would each step of the education take?
2 answers - Asked By: Jack Stone - 11/28/2010
After I'm done with college, in general a two year college and I want to be a counseling psychologist, after the two years what do I do? Do I go to a four year university? And after the four year university, do I have to get into a counseling psychologist program? How many years does this career takes?
4 answers - Asked By: HeyHey ! - 8/3/2012
I've been thinking about going to University to get my PhD in Psychologist, and then getting a job as a counselling psychologist. Do you think it is worth enduring five to seven years of school to do this? Would you do it yourself? Have you done it?
2 answers - Asked By: Jessica - 1/4/2009
I know most of the details as far as the education requirements and pay are concerned. my main concern is the job outlooks for both. is a person with a major in school counseling able to get a job just as well as a person who is a licensed counseling psychologist? or is obtaining only the masters in school counseling a waste of time? any help would be appreciated. advice from people who have experienced this is even better! thank you!
3 answers - Asked By: lala - 9/25/2012
Like can u get a masters in school psychologist and then get a doctors to open a private practice to be a counseling psychologist.. so really you will be a school psychologist and a counseling psychologist.. (two jobs really)
1 answer - Asked By: genie08 - 12/16/2008
What is the difference between a psychologist and pschiatrists. Who makes the most money.what is their annual income. What is a counseling psychologist. If you are a Psychologist or psychiatrist are you happy with your job. Do you have a ph.d or md. is it diificult to find a job.
5 answers - Asked By: girltalk2ms - 1/22/2008
I am considering becomeing a counseling psychologist but i havent heard much about them (i have really only heard about the clinical psychologists) and i dont what they do, how much they earn, and the job potential in terms of where you can go and what you can do if you have a Ph.d. in counseling psychology and are licensed as a counseling psychologist. could you please help me out by providing some info on becoming a counseling psychologist and the careers and salaries you can get with a Ph.d. in counseling psychology?
3 answers - Asked By: tyler s - 2/16/2007
I heard more and more companies and corporations are hiring clinical or counseling psychologists to provide services for their employees. What would that position be called? I'm trying to search for job ads or information on that kind of position but don't know what to search for! Also does anyone have any idea about how much that job would pay?
1 answer - Asked By: Lila - 3/13/2009
I heard more and more companies and corporations are hiring clinical or counseling psychologists to provide services for their employees. What would that position be called? I'm trying to search for job ads or information on that kind of position but don't know what to search for! Also does anyone have any idea about how much that job would pay?
2 answers - Asked By: Lila - 3/13/2009
To become the following: Family and Marriage Councellor Child and Youth Care Worker Counselling Psychologist So for each of the jobs above, would you tell me what kinds of programs/courses I would have to take in high school?
1 answer - Asked By: on the head of a pin - 2/12/2011
I'm a loner and a psychology student with aspirations to be a counseling psychologist. I've got a near perfect GPA in my major. I'm curious about people and how I can help them. People tell me I'm insightful and a good listener. I just don't need to be around people as much as most, and I enjoy my solitude. A few people have said its hypocritical for a loner like me to want to be a psychologist. That I'm not involved enough with other people to truly understand them. What would you say?
11 answers - Asked By: Subconsciousless - 7/29/2006
On a scale of 1 to 10. I'm terrible at math; I really mean that, I'm not exaggerating. I would like to go to college and become a counseling psychologist, particularly a marriage counselor or a family therapist. I know to get into a good school and career you have to know math, but how much?
1 answer - Asked By: Charlie - 3/9/2009
Ok, im a senior in high school wanting to become a clinical/counseling psychologist and i don't know what to do to get a doctorate in that field.
1 answer - Asked By: - 7/19/2009
Well I was just wondering the differences as I dont really understand, I'm thinking of career choice and its something I'm interested in, I was just wondering what the training consists of and whether you can specialize in more than one area - such as Clinical psychology, Counseling psychologists and Developmental psychologists? Also can you take a degree in animals too? But more of a behaviourist and then specialize in horses? Thanks!
6 answers - Asked By: Emma C - 1/20/2009
To be brief, I want my job to mainly entail "talk therapy." I'm very interested in thought perception, self awareness, self-esteem and treating anxiety and dysfunctional/negative thoughts. I don't want to be a social worker, or guidance counsellor, I want to work with individuals (not children, maybe youth) but I don't know what kind of counseling that would be. Just wondering if it would be worth it to become a psychologist with all that extra schooling. From what I've researched, it seems a large part of a psychologists job is to conduct studies, but like I said I'm more interested in the counseling portion.
3 answers - Asked By: Vero - 3/7/2013
For example, I'm interested in being a physician assistant and/or a counseling psychologist (Master's level). Should I go ahead and get my PA- certification then get my masters for counseling, or just choose one? Would it matter in terms of salary, as in, would it increase with two degrees/licenses?
2 answers - Asked By: vegasgyrl1 - 9/24/2009
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