What do they do?

A child counsello can also provide career guidance. Often these counsellors need to counsel parents, too, to address the root cause of a problem. Child counsellors work in hospitals and practise independently, too. 

As a counsellor, you should have an inherent capacity to understand others, be a good balancer — understand the parents’ and the child’s viewpoints. You should be far-sighted and extremely sensitive in your communication style. Respect the person who is coming to you. If you try to impose things, communication could stop.

Skills Needed

• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Open mindedness and objectivity to deal with the child
• Ability to win trust to establish rapport with the client
• Sensitive and non-intrusive

How do I get there?

Opt for any subject combination in Class 12 to be eligible for a bachelor’s in psychology. After that, do your graduation and master’s in psychology and/or a PG diploma in guidance and counselling. For better career prospects, you may do MPhil/PhD.