For most people, the cancellation of the qualification certificate of psychological counselor means that the stepping stone to continue to engage in psychological counseling is gone. However, this is only a superficial phenomenon. In fact, the certificate has been cancelled, the industry is still there, the demand is still there, and there is a market if there is demand. As a person who has been engaged in psychological counseling for three years, share my experience. For reference, if you really want to do something, there must be a way.
20 12 contact psychology, attended the national third-level psychological counselor training on 201year1month, and obtained the certificate on1April. After that, I continued to participate in various psychological trainings and began to help people around me solve some psychological problems. Because there is no income in the early stage, I have to continue to invest. This period can be said to be the most difficult three years. Because I have to do other work to support myself, psychological counseling is like a hopeless bottomless pit.
With the promotion of my work, I gradually began to have a certain economic foundation. When psychological investment no longer became a burden, I began to take part in more studies and learn more about the industry, and gradually began to have visitors recommended by my peers. It is said that more than 50% of the visitors of a psychological counselor are recommended by their peers, which shows how important it is to mix circles. ) I'm slowly starting to earn money, which brings me a sense of accomplishment and hope, indicating that I have a chance to really enter this industry.
Looking at the road ahead is a little clear, and everything looks beautiful. Until September, I suddenly received the news that the certificate of "psychological counselor" was cancelled. I was scared when I suddenly saw the news. Is this industry unnecessary? I am an on-the-job graduate student majoring in psychological counseling at the Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The news I got directly from the teachers of Chinese Academy of Sciences is that the cancellation of the certificate means more professional and standardized management, which is good for the psychological counseling industry. I also began to believe in my heart that no matter how the policy changes, my own strength is fundamental. When a certificate is gone, a new certificate comes out.
For example, you can take an examination of marriage and family counselors, for example, you can take an examination of internationally registered psychological counselors, for example, you can also study applied psychology as a graduate student or on-the-job graduate student, for example, you can also participate in career planning training and start with career counseling, which is itself a part of psychological counseling. In fact, the certificate is secondary, and it is necessary to be psychologically prepared to determine the entry. It is almost impossible to make money in the first few years of psychological counseling. Even if you have income, it is far less than the investment in learning. One of my seniors gave up his job with an annual salary of one million yuan and opened a psychological counseling room. I asked her, is it worth it? She said that the income has been greatly reduced, which has some impact on life. However, she chose the career she really loved, and her heart was richer and more practical. Her personal growth is far greater than her previous job, and her satisfaction with life is also high, which is worth it.
Are you really ready to enter this industry? It is not difficult to enter the psychological counseling industry. It's hard to figure out why you came in. If it's for money, it's better to give up early. Consulting doesn't make money (many industries make money than consulting). Stick to our original wishes and remember our mission.
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