At Work These counsellors work for social service agencies and hospitals or in private practice. This occupation also includes addictions counsellors, bereavement counsellors, sex therapists, rehabilitation counsellors and youth counsellors. These counsellors require a master's degree in counselling. In some instances, appropriate experience may serve as a substitute for a post-graduate degree.
Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree or a community college diploma.
They usually become specialized in a particular area through training and experience. With additional training and experience, they may progress to positions in social service management. The proportion of part-time workers in this occupation has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of self-employed workers in this occupation has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of women in this occupation has increased significantly over the last ten years.