Other Counsellors
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STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Other Counsellors
Other counsellors play a crucial role in supporting individuals through life's challenges, offering guidance and strategies to improve mental health and emotional well-being. In a world where mental health awareness is increasingly vital, these professionals make a significant impact on personal growth and societal change in the UK.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior CounsellorAs a Junior Counsellor, you will assist in providing support to clients under the supervision of experienced professionals. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain practical experience in the field.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level CounsellorIn a Mid-Level Counsellor position, you will take on more complex cases and work independently, utilising your skills to support clients through challenging situations. You will also mentor junior staff and contribute to programme development.£30,000 - £38,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior CounsellorAs a Senior Counsellor, you will lead counselling initiatives, oversee a team of counsellors, and engage in high-level case management. This role often involves strategic planning and collaboration with other mental health professionals.£45,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in SocietyPerformance Preparation Academy Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Psychology with NeuroscienceUniversity of Sussex · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Cognitive Neuroscience and PsychologyThe University of Manchester · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in SocietyPerformance Preparation Academy Limited · DegreePsychologyUniversity of Exeter · DegreePsychologyLoughborough University · DegreePsychology with NeuroscienceUniversity of Sussex · DegreePsychologyThe University of Westminster · DegreeCognitive Neuroscience and PsychologyThe University of Manchester · Degree