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Counselling Psychologist

Counselling psychologists help people work through difficult feelings and life challenges. They create a safe space where people can talk about what's troubling them and find ways to feel better.

Counselling Psychologist

18

Psychology

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST58%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (18), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

NHSThe NHS is the largest employer of counselling psychologists in the UK, offering diverse opportunities across various settings, including hospitals and community health services.
MindMind is a leading mental health charity that provides support and services, employing counselling psychologists to help individuals manage their mental health.
The Priory GroupThe Priory Group offers a range of mental health services and employs counselling psychologists to deliver high-quality therapeutic care.
BupaBupa provides health insurance and care services, employing counselling psychologists to support clients in their mental health journeys.
Turning PointTurning Point is a social enterprise that supports people with complex needs, employing counselling psychologists to provide essential mental health services.