Psychology

Clinical child psychologists help children with behavioral and psychological issues by employing methods such as play therapy, psychotherapy and hypnosis. Psychologists may treat children in private practice, hospitals or mental health facilities. 

A clinical psychologist identifies and diagnoses psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues in clients, and develops and implements treatment plans. Clinical psychologists treat clients with more serious issues than counseling psychologists do.

Developmental psychologists study how people grow and adapt at different life stages. They conduct research designed to help people reach their full potential. For example, babies who are not walking by 15 months may be demonstrating a developmental delay or signs of a more serious health condition.

Provides genetic education, counseling, and support to patients and/or families who have genetic disorders, birth defects, or who may be at risk for inherited conditions. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team including medical geneticists and nurse practitioners. May coordinate and support research activities within area of expertise.

A neuropsychologist studies the relationship between the brain's structure and functions and its emotions, behavior, cognition, and mental ability. The neuropsychologist will examine the effects of traumatic brain injuries on a person's mood, behavior, and ability to think.

Provide direct psychotherapy treatment, performing client psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans and guiding the treatment process, developing exit plans, providing psychological and emotional support to clients.

Child psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat children who may have slight or severe mental, emotional, or social disorders. They help such children and their families to be happy and successful in their day-to-day lives and reach their developmental milestones.

Community psychologists seek to better understand the multiple influences of the social environment on health and wellness. And, in so doing, aim to reduce social inequalities and to empower society's most marginalised and oppressed people.

Developmental psychologists study how people grow and adapt at different life stages. They conduct research designed to help people reach their full potential. For example, babies who are not walking by 15 months may be demonstrating a developmental delay or signs of a more serious health condition.

Also known as grief counselors, bereavement counselors are qualified healthcare professionals who provide therapy to clients grieving the death of loved ones and other personal losses. Their role is to support clients through the stages of grief and help them resume their lives.

Psychometrists administer and score neuropsychological, psychological, personality and academic tests for patients with mild to severe traumatic brain injury, neurological diseases, psychological health issues or learning disabilities, or for psychological or neuropsychological research.

School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.