* Constituting the largest specialty within the field, clinical psychologists are experienced professionals in diagnosing, testing, intervention and therapeutic techniques.

* They help in creating better awareness and acceptance of self, others and situations. This aids adjustment with self and surroundings.
* They can help normal individuals overcome emotional disturbances caused by daily life difficulties.

* They can help resolve relationship conflicts eg. marital & parent-child conflicts.

* They help patients and their families deal with issues like substance abuse, terminal illnesses and other crisis situations.

* They help people deal with personal crisis, such as infertility, divorce, death of a loved one and several other issues.

* They may help medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses, pain or injuries.