CAREER AS

COUNSELOR
/PSYCHOLOGIST

Counselors Personal
Skills
In order to be successful in the field of counseling, one must have:

Counselors/Psychologists study a persons reactions, emotions,

and behavior, and apply their understanding of that behavior to
treat the associated behavioral problems. Treatment is focused on
therapy and counseling, rather than prescribing medications for a
quick fix. Psychologists are therefore responsible for identifying
psychological, emotional, and/or behavioral issues, as well as
diagnosing any specific disorders, by using information gleaned
from patient interviews, patients tests and records, and medical
reference materials. It is also the psychologists job to come up
with an individualized treatment plan for each patient, and to
modify it as necessary over time

how to become a
psychologist
The requirements to become a licensed psychologist are:

pass the 10+2 exam preferably with Psychology as one

of the subjects
complete a Bachelor (BA or BS) in Psychology degree
(the curriculum of which focuses on personality
development, psychotherapy, stress management and
neuro-psychology)

specialization at the postgraduate level, where one can

get an MA or MSc in either Psychology, Social Work,
or Counseling

Further specialization at the doctoral level is available

as well via PhD or MPhil

a very analytical mind for diagnosis

excellent communication skills to effectively counsel

patients who suffer from mental/behavioral issues

a lot of patience, which grants the psychologist the

ability to remain cool under pressure when dealing with a
particularly difficult case or challenging patient

a genuine passion for helping people overcome their own

mental/behavioral challenges

compassion combined with drive are the two most

important personality traits for a psychologist

Job Prospects as a
psychologist or Counselor
Aspirants who have successfully completed their training in
psychology can make their mark in the following lucrative
branches of psychology.

Clinical Psychologist
School Counseling
Health psychologist
Military psychologist
Teaching and Research
Social Work
Industrial/Organizational psychologist
Forensic psychologist

Psychology Pay
Package
Psychology is a highly rewarding and lucrative field of
study. A psychologist salary depends on many factors like
his/her qualification, area of specialization and experience
in the profession.
Professional psychologists with M.Phil and Ph.D degree
earn quite handsomely. Those engaged in private practice
have more scope for earnings.
In this field, your starting salary can vary between
Rs.6,000-15,000 per month. As one establishes himself in
the field and specializes in any of its branches, he can earn
more (up to Rs.2 lakh per month.)

Best colleges which offering

psychology
Osmania University - Hyderabad, Andhra
PradeshPsychology

helps to measure the

probability that an aim is attainable.
Edward Thorndike

Amity Institute Of Psychology And Allied Sciences - Noida,

Uttar Pradesh
Kasturba Medical College - Manipal, Karnataka
Jamia Millia Islamia - New Delhi, Delhi
Punjab University - Chandigarh, Punjab
St. Francis College for Women - Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Presidency College of Arts and Science - Hyderabad, Andhra
Pradesh
Shadan Degree College For Women - Hyderabad, Andhra
Pradesh
Indian Institute of Psychology and Research,Bangalore,
Karnataka

Psychology
helps to measure
the probability
that an aim is
attainable.
Edward
Thorndike