Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £40,000 to £57,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L3
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could take on a training, teaching or mentoring role, or specialise in a particular therapeutic approach. You might also become self-employed and set up a private practice, or move into academic research.
- CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling L53 courses
- BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling L62 courses