Work injury got you sidelined from your old job? It’s time to explore new possibilities. At AusRehab, we offer trusted and accredited vocational counselling services in Sydney and NSW, designed to support injured workers, employers, and insurers through career disruption and recovery. We specialise in vocational counselling that integrates practical planning, clear communication, and emotional support across the rehabilitation process.
Have questions for us? Better yet, ready to request for our services? Our team is happy to help! Here’s what makes us stand out:
Our vocational counselling service is not just about getting you back to work. We’ll find the right fit for you based on your capacity and long-term goals.
Curious about what makes our approach effective?
At AusRehab, we use tailored vocational counselling strategies that are grounded in proven, person-centred techniques. These methods are designed to enhance self-awareness, improve problem-solving skills, and provide clarity in career direction.
Helps uncover the why behind a worker’s choices. It builds motivation and readiness for change, even in resistant or uncertain individuals.
We don’t dwell on what can’t be done. We focus on what’s possible. Solution-focused vocational counselling builds momentum and helps overcome setbacks.
We assess a worker’s stage of readiness and guide them toward acceptance, growth, and sustainable goal setting. Change takes time, and we respect that.
Our consultants use tools like SMART goals, activity scheduling, and vocational mapping to help clients understand their options and build toward success.
Imagine you’ve been injured at work and can’t return to your old role. Now what?
Here at AusRehab, we understand what you’re going through. And so our vocational counselling service steps in to help you adjust to work-related changes.
No, it’s not therapy or treatment, but a practical service that helps individuals identify suitable and sustainable employment options after injury or career disruption.
Vocational counselling works best when:
Confused between vocational counselling vs psychological treatment? Let’s clarify their differences.
Vocational counselling focuses on:
Meanwhile, psychological treatment is designed to support:
At AusRehab, our vocational counselling team uses evidence-based tools like motivational interviewing, goal setting, and skill-mapping, rather than clinical mental health therapy.
Vocational counselling is most valuable during times of change or uncertainty in your work life. This often happens after an injury or when returning to work seems overwhelming or unclear.
Here are a few examples where vocational counselling in NSW can help:
Suppose you’ve been injured on the job and are unsure what work you can return to. In that case, vocational counselling for injured workers helps identify achievable job options based on your new capabilities.
If returning to your previous employer isn’t an option, we support you in planning new employment after injury by preparing for RTW with a new employer. This process includes assessing your transferable skills, exploring suitable job opportunities, and building confidence for a successful transition.
Even without a recent injury, some workers may require career transition counselling. This is especially true when capabilities have changed, or long-term roles are no longer suitable.
Vocational counselling is a support service provided through the workers compensation system to help injured workers who may not be able to return to their pre-injury role.
It focuses on career planning, skill development, and safe work options so you can move forward in your working life after an injury.
In practice, vocational counselling may involve:
Unlike medical treatment, which focuses on your physical recovery, vocational counselling looks at your employment future, helping you regain direction, purpose, and independence.
At AusRehab, we embed vocational counselling within a broader workplace rehabilitation framework, ensuring collaboration between all key stakeholders. We deliver services that are compliant with NSW workers compensation standards.
Our consultants work directly with injured workers, employers, and insurers across NSW. We support the transition back to work by identifying suitable duties, building goal-driven plans, and reducing uncertainty.
Our process includes close liaison with:
This ensures each vocational counselling plan is informed, supported, and sustainable.
You may not be able to return to your old job, but you don’t have to start over. We help workers understand what they bring to the table and how to apply it in new ways.
Here at AusRehab, vocational counselling brings meaningful gains, not just for your return to work, but for your overall recovery. Below is what the evidence shows about what vocational counselling may help you achieve.
Wondering why AusRehab is a great choice for vocational counselling in NSW? Here’s what sets us apart:
With AusRehab, you’re gaining a supportive team that’s committed to helping you move forward with confidence and clarity.
In NSW, vocational counselling services must be delivered by qualified professionals. A qualified vocational counsellor in NSW is typically a rehabilitation counsellor who is a full member of ASORC or RCAA, or a registered psychologist with general registration.
At AusRehab, our team includes fully qualified professionals offering accredited vocational counselling services. If you’re looking for a registered rehabilitation counsellor in Sydney, we’re ready to help you or your clients move forward.
Vocational counselling is a specific service within the broader scope of vocational rehabilitation services. It focuses on identifying suitable work options, building confidence, and setting goals to support career transitions, especially after injury.
In contrast, vocational rehabilitation (also referred to as occupational rehabilitation services) may involve medical treatment, workplace assessments, and broader case management.
While both services support recovery, vocational counselling is more about personalised planning and motivation. It should not be confused with psychological therapy, as outlined above.
Yes. One of the key benefits of vocational counselling is uncovering transferable skills that may not be obvious at first. Through structured sessions and transferable skills assessments, we help individuals explore their previous roles, strengths, and interests.
Here at AusRehab, our vocational counselling career change support in NSW is ideal for workers who can no longer return to their pre-injury job. We guide clients in exploring transferable skills and identifying new, achievable employment paths.
After an injury, adjusting to new work capabilities can be challenging. Vocational counselling after injury supports this process by building confidence, motivation, and clarity.
At AusRehab, using techniques like motivational interviewing and goal setting, our consultants help workers identify suitable vocational options that reflect their current abilities. This promotes sustainable employment and long-term return-to-work success.
The length of the vocational counselling process depends on insurer approval and individual needs. Each session runs for one hour, and the total number of sessions can vary.
Here at AusRehab, each session follows a clear vocational counselling framework, using evidence-based strategies tailored to the worker’s stage of readiness. We use the stages of change model to match the right approach at the right time.
Outcomes may include:
Yes. AusRehab offers professional vocational counselling services across NSW, including metro and regional areas. If you are looking for support in Sydney, we have experienced consultants available for in-person and remote sessions.
We help individuals return to work safely and sustainably. Our services are trusted by case managers, employers, and medical professionals.
The most direct way to access vocational counselling is through your workers compensation insurer. Contact your claims manager and ask for a referral to a workplace rehabilitation provider, such as AusRehab. From there, the provider can request vocational counselling services tailored to your recovery and return-to-work needs.
Thinking about vocational counselling in NSW? AusRehab can help.
Our registered rehabilitation counsellors in Sydney deliver accredited, personalised support across NSW. Get in touch today to learn how our vocational counselling services can support your goals.
Contact us or make a referral now to speak with a qualified vocational counsellor.
