Is there a difference between a social worker and other helping professionals, such as a counsellor, counselling psychologist ?
This is a valid question though it is difficult to answer briefly as it requires some prior knowledge of the two or more disciplines. It is like exploring the difference between what constitutes ‘social studies’, ‘civic moral education’ or even ‘national education’ where historical, political and social issues are intertwined. As there are similarities, there will be differences as well. It is really an issue as to what will be the purpose, the emphasis, the intensity of the transmission of knowledge, and the type of training / teacher required to fulfill the intended task. Indeed, there are many overlapping qualities and job functions of a social worker and that of a counsellor or a counselling psychologist. The real difference lies in: (1) differing orientations and approaches in helping, (2) the value base might be different for the specific role(s) we play, and (3) the focus of help might also differ. Perhaps it is not wrong to say that social workers have a higher profile for advo
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