Social Science & Public Service

Psychologist / Counsellor

Supports mental wellbeing, behaviour, learning, relationships, and personal development.

5key subjects
5skills to build
3pathway stages
Pathway roadmap

How to move toward this career

01
Social science/science subjects

Start here while still in secondary school.

02
psychology/counselling degree

Keep evidence of learning, practice, projects, placements, or mentorship.

03
supervised practice

Keep evidence of learning, practice, projects, placements, or mentorship.

Action plan

What to do next

1

Check subjects

Compare your current subjects with the required subjects listed above.

2

Build evidence

Create projects, volunteer, join clubs, or collect examples that show your skills.

3

Ask questions

Book a guidance appointment and discuss subject combinations and training routes.

4

Review matches

Compare this option with related careers before making a final decision.

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