Description

Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists use a variety of therapies in one-on-one or group settings to help people with mental health issues, stress, emotional and relationship problems.

Tasks

• Assesses and provides treatment for people suffering with mental illness, stress, and emotional and relationship problems talks with patients about their emotions, relationships and personal history analyses events, behaviour, and habits to understand their mode of thinking and feelings helps people come up with new ways to cope with their problems and to change their ways of thinking

Entry Requirements

Job holders in this unit group will usually possess a postgraduate qualification or equivalent accredited qualification. Training usually lasts 4 years. A DBS check may be required for work with vulnerable individuals or children.