Counsellor

The current average salary of an Counsellor is $82,600 - 113,000 annually

What does a Counsellor do?

Counsellors give talking therapy to help people deal with emotional issues or difficulties. They work face-to-face with individual clients, couples or small groups. 

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What are the key skills of a Counsellor?

Counsellors encourage clients to talk about their feelings and emotions and provide support with issues related to these.

• Understanding a range of needs including drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues
• Talking to clients to evaluate their emotional and physical needs
• Leading counselling meetings with groups to facilitate communal understanding
• Helping clients to adjust attitudes and expectations within a variety of relationships
• Working with other counsellors to promote the understanding of those with needs
• Developing rehabilitation plans alongside clients

How to become a Counsellor