Counsellors

£30,243

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

33 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.68%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Counsellors

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3235

Jobholders in this unit group provide counselling services to clients with a wide variety of problems by means of assisting them to reach their own resolutions to the difficulties they face. Counsellors may specialise in a particular area or client group or address a wide range of issues.

Common tasks include:

meets clients face-to-face, working either one-to-one or with couples or families, or by telephone or internet;
encourages clients to discuss their feelings in relation to their problems, aiming to ensure that an understanding of the issues is achieved;
presents different perspectives to the problem areas identified;
refers to other appropriate sources of help;
keeps accurate and confidential records.

Qualifications

There are no formal qualifications to entry but relevant experience is necessary. Many employers will expect entrants to have achieved or be working towards accreditation with a professional body via certification or a diploma in counselling. Background checks including a CRB check are likely to be required for counsellors working with vulnerable adults and/or families.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Counsellors

Regional employment: Counsellors

Future employment: Counsellors

Top 12 industries: Counsellors

Alternative & related job titles: Counsellors

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Equality focus: Counsellors

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