Family and Marriage Counsellors

Family and Marriage Counsellors assist individuals, couples and families with marriage and relationship difficulties. They may work in call centres.

  • The Job
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  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
  • Assists people in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships
  • Presents alternative approaches and discusses potential for attitude and behavioural change
  • Consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs
  • May work in a call centre

Key values of workers in Family and Marriage Counsellors

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Family and Marriage Counsellors

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.