how i can become a professional counsellor ,?

Hello!

First of all, a counsellor is a person who helps and guides someone in need or on personal, career, lifestyle and relationship issues.

In order to become a professional counsellor, please follow these steps:

1. It is advisable to opt for any Psychology stream after Class 12.

2. Pursue BA or B.Sc in Psychology or applied Psychology for 3 years duration in good colleges like Delhi University, New Delhi, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, Ambedkar University, New Delhi, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Fergusson College, Pune and Christ University, Bangalore.

3. Pursue MA or MSc in Counselling Psychology or Psychology or Applied Psychology for a duration of 2 years in good colleges like Delhi University, New Delhi, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Ambedkar University, New Delhi, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, Christ University, Bengaluru, Ashoka University, Sonepat, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and Fergusson College, Pune.

4. You may pursue a PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling for 1 year.

5. You should gain a lot of practical exposure to career counselling with the help of good internships.

6. Learn certification courses in career counselling to enhance skills such as the International Certified Career Coach(ICCC) program by Mindler and Career Development Alliance (CDA).

Hope this helps.

Best wishes