Opportunities for Clinical and Counselling Psychology

Asked by: Guest - 20 May 16

I am a BAMS graduate and have got selected for PG course in Clinical and Counselling Psychology. I want to know the prospects for further education and opportunities in the field of psychology.

Our expert said - 25 May 16

Clinical psychology is a good field with enough opportunities. It is a study that mainly deals with the normal and abnormal human behaviour. Interested aspirants can go ahead with M Phil or Ph D in Psychology. Doing a specialization in psychology opens up work opportunities in research, training, health services and education sector. Counselling makes the major role for the psychologists when going to the health care services.

The candidate specialized in psychology gains knowledge to work in various other sectors of health services like dealing with healthy behaviours, mental and emotional health conditions, mental disorders and their preventive measures, managing stress and overcoming depression and anxiety etc. the technicians aid in the treatment of psychological disorders through the various theoretical approaches and techniques being learnt throughout the course. The professionals are placed both in public and private healthcare services.