Relationship Counsellor
18AI USED FOR18%moving to48%
THE DOOR, NOWA
THE DOOR, 20 YRSB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Relationship Counsellor
Relationship counsellors help people understand and improve their relationships - whether with a partner, family member or friend. They give couples and individuals a safe place to talk about problems and work towards solutions.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Relationship CounsellorAs a Junior Relationship Counsellor, you will assist experienced professionals and gain practical experience in counselling techniques. You will support clients under supervision and begin to develop your own therapeutic style.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Relationship CounsellorIn this role, you will independently manage a caseload of clients, applying advanced counselling techniques. You will also contribute to workshops and training sessions, sharing your expertise with peers.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Relationship CounsellorAs a Senior Relationship Counsellor, you will lead counselling initiatives, mentor junior staff, and develop programmes to enhance client services. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of counselling practices.£55,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in SocietyPerformance Preparation Academy Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Psychology with NeuroscienceUniversity of Sussex · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
🎓Cognitive Neuroscience and PsychologyThe University of Manchester · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in SocietyPerformance Preparation Academy Limited · DegreePsychologyUniversity of Exeter · DegreePsychologyLoughborough University · DegreePsychology with NeuroscienceUniversity of Sussex · DegreePsychologyThe University of Westminster · DegreeCognitive Neuroscience and PsychologyThe University of Manchester · Degree