What do Psychologists do?

Psychologists see people of all ages and work with them individually, in couples, or in families. Psychologists also work with groups, organizations, companies, and government agencies. Many psychologists provide psychological assessment and treatment services, while some provide only specialized assessment services.

Some of the specialized areas in which psychologists work are:

• Clinical and Counselling Psychology – behavioural, emotional, personality, and relationship issues

• Educational Psychology – concerns and disabilities related to learning and the education system

• Neuropsychology – dysfunctions associated with the brain and central nervous system

• Rehabilitation Psychology – behavioural and emotional issues associated with physical disabilities

• Child Psychology – behavioural, emotional, and other related issues of childhood and adolescence

• Gerontological Psychology – behavioural, emotional, and other issues associated with aging

• Forensic Psychology – issues associated with criminal behaviour and the justice system

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology – personnel selection and training, work and job design, staff development, managing organizational change, consumer behaviour, relocation counselling

(The OPA would like to acknowledge the contributions made to this section by the British Columbia Psychology Association)