Mental Health Therapist
OR
Last updated on 21 Nov 2025
Overview
A Mental Health Therapist or Counsellor plays a crucial role in supporting individuals struggling with emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues. They use evidence-based therapies to help patients manage stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Working in clinical or community healthcare settings, they often collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and physicians. Their approach focuses on holistic mental well-being and long-term emotional resilience. The goal is to guide individuals toward healthier thinking patterns and coping mechanisms.
Job Description
- Conduct one-on-one or group therapy sessions to assess and address mental health concerns.
- Develop personalized treatment plans based on patient history and emotional needs.
- Use therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, and talk therapy to support recovery.
- Maintain confidential patient records and track therapy progress over time.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals for integrated patient care and referrals.
- Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions and coping tools.
- Stay updated with new therapeutic methods and participate in continuous professional development.
Related Job Vacancies
View All 158 Jobs
Related Job Roles
Psychoanalyst
Behavioral Scientist
Related Job Vacancies
View All 780 Jobs
Related Qualifications
Diploma in Psychiatry
DPM (Diploma in Psychological Medicine)
MA (Master of Arts)
PhD in Psychiatry
PhD in Psychology
MD Psychiatry
BA in Clinical Psychology
MA Psychology
DNB Psychiatry
FRANZCP (Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry)
DABPN (Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
MSc Mental Health Nursing
MSc Psychiatric Nursing
MPhil in Clinical Psychology
MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work
MSc Psychology
MD Psychology
MA in Clinical Psychology
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology)
MSc Clinical Psychology
DABNS (Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery)
BSc Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)
BSc in Applied Psychology
BSc in Psychology and Behaviour
Diploma in Psychological Guidance and Counselling
M.Sc. (Medical Psychology)
M.Sc. (Counselling Psychology)
Ph.D. (History of Psychiatry)
Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
PhD Clinical Psychology
PhD Educational Psychology
PhD Neuropsychology
PhD Forensic Psychology
Related Speciality
Neuro Psychiatry
Applied Psychology
Psychological Counselling
Psychotherapy
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatric Technology
Social Psychiatry
Psychiatry Nursing
Psychiatry
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Child Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Behavioral Psychology
Neuropsychology
Related Course Titles
Bookmark