Career Development

Clinical Supervision as a Professional Imperative: Why Reflective Supervision Should Be Mandatory Across the Helping Professions[

May 8, 2026

Abstract Clinical supervision is widely recognised as foundational to professional development in counselling, psychology, and psychotherapy; however, its implementation remains inconsistent across the broader helping professions. Although a growing body of evidence links effective supervision with reduced burnout, improved practitioner wellbeing, enhanced reflective capacity, and safer client out... »

How to become an allied health assistant

February 18, 2026

Most people walking through a hospital corridor may pass by without realising the role an allied health assistant plays in helping an elderly man practice walking again after his stroke. They assume it’s a nurse providing routine care, but allied health assistants are often the ones carrying out much of the treatment plan. Physiotherapists develop exercise plans, and allied health profession... »

How to become a youth worker in Australia: salary & career guide

February 11, 2026

Become a Youth Worker in Australia Australia’s welfare workforce grew by 65% between 2012 and 2022, reaching over 662,000 people. Youth workers make up a big chunk of this expansion because young Australians are facing crises that their families, schools, healthcare systems and local councils aren’t fully ready to handle. »

How to become a nursing assistant in Australia | AIN salary & pay

January 13, 2026

Become a Nursing Assistant and start your healthcare career in just 12 months »

How to become a social worker in Australia | Salary & career info

November 21, 2025

Here’s why becoming a social worker in Australia is worth looking into Australia urgently needs qualified social workers. The country has faced such severe shortages since 2022 that some states are offering 20% tuition discounts just to attract students into social work programmes. The demand makes sense when you consider that one in five Australians experience mental illness in any given ye... »

Motivational Interviewing for Allied Health Professionals: Unlocking Client Motivation for Lasting Change

May 20, 2025

“How can I effectively motivate my patients?” This question resonates throughout the healthcare landscape. Whether you’re a physiotherapist guiding patients through rehabilitation exercises or a dietitian encouraging healthier lifestyle choices, eliciting motivation for sustained adherence can be challenging. The essence of effective motivation lies in recognising that intrinsic motivation—motivat... »

Managing Different Parts of Yourself

July 23, 2024

In this article we will highlight some useful models for working with clients’ ‘Parts’. Numerous psychological theory models seek to describe and explain the functioning of, the different aspects of our neurophysiology/personality and these in turn are used to explain our thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Examples early on include Freud’s id, ego and super-ego and later on Eric Berne re... »

Strategies for Career Counselling

August 3, 2023

As a counsellor, you will likely encounter clients who are anxious about career-related concerns. They may be kids, teenagers, or adults, and may come from any number of social or economic strata; vocational pressure effects people of all demographics, and there is a robust literature that suggests strategies that counsellors can use to attend to these anxieties as they appear in these populations... »

Understanding the Psychology of Motivation

March 11, 2022

Motivation is a well-known topic for organisations who are interested in getting the maximum results from staff. However, understanding motivation not only profits businesses; there are also benefits for individuals. This article will define motivation, provide a summary of motivation theories and look at strategies for how to apply these theories in practice. »

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

November 3, 2020

Emotional intelligence (EI) has been a hot topic in business, personal development, relationships and the media for at least the past decade. While some see it as a touchy-feely or overly personal approach to leadership, many experts believe that it pays dividends in terms of productivity, performance, turnover, motivation and ultimately success. »

Critical and Creative Thinking

October 19, 2020

In the 21st century, changes in society, economics, business, technology, science and the workforce are so rapid that many of the skills you learned in school or university will be obsolete shortly after you enter the workforce. Furthermore, unlike our parents who may have had two or three jobs in the same industry throughout their lifetime, today’s workforce is expected to work longer and have ma... »

Counselling Courses: Choosing The Right Counselling Course

October 21, 2019

Counselling is one of the fastest growing occupations in Australia. According to the Australian government job site Job Outlook (1), the counselling profession is expected to grow by 18%; with around 22,000 job openings (4,400 per year for 5 years). This growth is driven largely by increasing consumer need. »

Getting Your Counselling Practice Going

May 3, 2018

So, you’ve got your counselling qualification, you’ve hung your shingle out, and now you’re ready and waiting for clients. Are you just twiddling your thumbs, or are clients actually making their way to your rooms? Many of us chose counselling because we wanted to help people and also, we like thinking about the health and life issues that clients bring. Unfortunately in some cas... »

Right-relating – with a Diploma to Back You Up

March 3, 2018

Have you ever sat in session with a client pouring out their tale of woe about a certain relationship they’re in which is causing them untold amounts of stress and grief? Of course, you undoubtedly took it all in with supreme respectfulness, being able to see how the complained-about person’s behaviour was out-of-line, if not downright abusive. But did you ever wonder in these situatio... »

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