Clinical Psychology and Counselling Psychology share many functions but they differ in origin, theory and career path. Clinical Psychology derives has its origin in Greece, while the Counselling Psychology has its origin from Latin America.
The Clinical Psychology students work in mental health care centres. Often the functions of the Clinical Psychology overlaps with psychiatrists. They Clinical Psychology students often indulge in providing post-traumatic treatments for the patients along with many mental health problems such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression etc. The Clinical Psychology students are hired in psychiatric hospitals, NGOs, rehabilitation centres etc.
The Counselling Psychology students on the contrary to Clinical Psychology work with healthy patients having lesser psychological problems. The main work focus of Counselling Psychology students will be on various aspects like emotions, social and physical issues, wellness, preventive measures, relationship issues, substance abuse counselling, career advice, adaptation issues etc. The counselling psychology professionals are hired in Universities, colleges, residential schools, psychiatric health centres, family services and rehabilitation centres.