Dear Aspirant

To become a professional counsellor the first step would be to  take up Psychology for your undergraduation. You should also aim to do as many internships in the domain of counselling to get hands-on experience while witnessing the daily job roles of a counsellor.

To gain the practical knowledge of your field, and to specialise in counselling, you’ll need a master’s degree. An additional step you can take to actually double down on your counselling skills is to do a 1-year diploma in guidance and counselling. Such diploma courses are particularly relevant for people who do not hold a master’s in psychology, yet want to build their career in counselling.

At least one degree in Psychology is highly recommended, since it helps you understand the intricacies of the human mind, and enables you to better face the challenges of the field.

Hope this helps