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Counselling psychologist : Salary and conditions

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  • Counselling psychologists working in The National Health Service (NHS) should expect to start on Band 7 with a salary of around £30,460 (salary data collected April 2010).
  • Salaries can rise depending on age, experience, specialism and level of responsibility to £80,810. However, most counselling psychologists working in the NHS make between £30,000 and £50,000 (salary data collected April 2010).
  • Counselling psychologists working outside of the NHS can expect to be paid similarly (salary data collected April 2010).
  • For counselling psychologists working as lecturers, nationally agreed lecturers' scales apply.
  • Working hours are usually 8.30am to 5pm if working within the NHS.
  • Many counselling psychologists are self-employed, or work partly for the NHS and partly for themselves.
  • Freelance hours of work can be arranged to suit, although they will be driven by client requirements and may require working outside office hours.
  • Counselling psychology is currently a predominantly female profession.
  • There are good opportunities for part-time work, career breaks and job-sharing.
  • Counselling psychologists often work as part of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Jobs are available throughout the UK. More varied opportunities may be available in larger cities. Some health authorities prioritise psychological therapy making more jobs available.
  • Due to long waiting lists and the emotional demands of clients, the working environment can be stressful.
  • Travel within a working day is occasionally required, especially once a reputation has been established.
 
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Written by AGCAS editors
Date: 
June 2010
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