Thinking HOW to become a Counsellor?We all face problems and we don’t know sometimes how to resolve them.

Therefore, many times we seek the help of friends, family , teachers or even strangers .

While it may seem noble work, it is also quite complex.

You would not want to give the wrong advice to anyone right?

So, to assist people, there is a career of counsellors.

If you believe you have the skills and capacity to help people and you have the emotional connect with the people, then you could look out for a career in counselling.

Introduction:

Counsellors are individuals who help people resolve their personal and interpersonal issues.

They help people explore their emotions about different incidents by talking it out with them in a confidential setting.

Their aim is to empower their clients to face challenges, resolve issues and make positive changes to their life.

To facilitate this process, counsellors are required to be patient, sensitive, non-judgmental and accepting of individual differences.

• School Counsellor
• Career Counsellor
• Psychological Counsellor
• Marriage and Family Counsellor
• Child/Adolescent Counsellor
• Forensic Counsellor
• Substance Abuse Counsellor

Ambedkar University Delhi

Master’s Psychology (Psychosocial Clinical Studies)

Duration – 2 year

Delhi University Top Colleges for BA & MA Psychology:

• Jesus & Mary College
• Lady Shri Ram
• Kamla Nehru College
• Indraprastha College of Women
• Mata Sundari College of Women
• Keshav Mahavidyalaya
• Gargi College
• Zakir Hussain College
• Bhim Rao Ambedkar College
• Daulat Ram College of Women

Amity University Noida

• BA – Psychology Hons. (3 year)
• MA – Applied/Clinical/Counselling/Organisational Behaviour (2 year)
• Phil. Clinical/ Counselling Psychology (1 year)
• Diploma – Rehabilitation Psychology (1 year)
• PhD – Psychology (3 year)

Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam

• Phil. Clinical/ Counselling Psychology (1 year)

AIMS, Delhi

• D. Clinical Psychology (3 year)

Punjabi University, Patiala

PG Diploma – Counselling Psychology (1 year)

Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Department of Sports Management and Sports Psychology & Sociology, Chennai

• Sc. Sports Psychology and Sociology ( 2 year)
• D. Sports Psychology and Sociology ( 3 year)
• Phil. Sports Psychology and Sociology ( 1 year)

• Clinical Psychologist
• Community Psychologist
• Counselling Psychologist
• Mental Health Counsellor
• Marriage Counsellor
• Relationship Counsellor
• Family Counsellor
• Education Counsellor
• Career Counsellor
• Health Counsellor
• PGT Psychology Teacher
• School Counsellor
• Social Worker
• Sports Counsellor

• Establish a relationship of trust and respect with clients
• Encourage clients to talk about issues they feel they cannot normally share with others
• Actively listen to client concerns and empathize with their position
• Accept without bias the issues raised by clients
• Help clients in deeper understanding of their concerns
• Challenge any inconsistencies in what clients say or do
• Help clients to take decisions and choices regarding possible ways forward
• Refer clients to other sources of help, as appropriate
• Attend supervision and training courses
• Undertake personal therapy (mandatory for accreditation)

Dr Nisha Khanna

Dr Nisha Khanna has been a counselling psychologist and a leading marriage and family counsellor worked for more than 3550 cases both professional and personal related to individual, couples and families by counselling more than 15,000 people having emotional, mental and Physical problems in their lives. But she is known for her premarital counselling. Relationship counselling, depression counselling, family counselling and post marriage counselling. Her clients also include people from Hollywood, Bollywood, Politicians and other persons. She has completed her studies by obtaining a Ph.D. in Psychology along with the PG Diploma in Yoga and Meditation. She is a member of various societies such as Indian Psychiatry Society (IPS), Delhi Psychiatry Society (DPS) etc. She has received many awards such as India’s Best Marriage and Family Counsellor 2018, Depression Counsellor Award, etc.

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