Have you ever been to see a counsellor? Are you familiar with how they operate?
Practicing clinical psychology takes years of tertiary study. Counsellors, while not psychologists, also undergo formal training.
So why is there a need for all this study?
The answer is simple. When you sit down in front of a therapist, a very serious exchange occurs youre trusting that person with your mental health and well-being.
Financial counsellors are part of this group of health practitioners. Their job is particularly challenging because they need to use both their financial expertise, and counselling skills.
Right now, there arent enough counsellors in Australia, and its causing great harm leading some, as I understand, to suicide.
The problem
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