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Hi,
It's good to know that you have interest in counselling field.
* Well, to understand the field well and enhance your career options you need to obtain a degree in Psychology or allied subjects. The course will help you understand and deal with human mind and behavior.
* Further, you may go for Post graduation in the desired branch of Psychology, i.e.,
-You may opt for Counseling Psychology to work as a counselor in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers etc.
-You may opt for Child Psychology if you wish to counsel students in schools, hospitals, NGOs etc.
- You may even consider other branches in Psychology field such as Clinical Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Sports Psychology etc).
Opt for the specialization as per your interest and skills.
* You may alongside attend workshops and short term therapeutic / organizational courses to enhance your counselling skills and widen up your opportunities.
* After completing the course, you can seek job in various sectors such as private industry, universities, schools & colleges, clinics, hospitals and in government agencies and acquire experience alongside in the related field.
- You may work under the management of doctoral level psychologists.
- You can also work in sectors such as in health centers as assistant in administrative department and rehabilitation sector.
- You may even work in research establishments, welfare organizations, child / youth guidance centers.
* As far as salary is concerned, it depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
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