Counselors usually specialize in one area of help. No matter what area of counseling they are in, all counselors do some of the same tasks. First, they collect and analyze information about their clients during interviews. They talk to their clients about what they found. Counselors help clients plan how they will solve problems.
Some counselors give aptitude and other tests.
Counselors may work with one person, a small group of people, or a large group. School counselors deal with the personal, social, and educational development of students. Rehabilitation counselors help people who have become disabled. Mental health counselors work with individuals and groups to promote good mental health. Substance abuse counselors help people stop using alcohol and other drugs.