Do I need to spend over 50,000 yuan to study counseling psychology for a year to become a psychologist?

Dear Sir/Madam, I hope my reply will be of assistance to you.

I appreciate your current perspective. It is understandable that psychological counseling training courses may be perceived as a significant financial investment in this era of knowledge payment.

Please consider the following suggestions.

First and foremost, it is more beneficial to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books, and it is more advantageous to interact with countless individuals than to travel thousands of miles. I have gained valuable experience in parenting and family education through my students and parents over the past 20 years of teaching.

Last year, I obtained a certificate as a psychological counselor from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This certification represents a significant achievement in my professional development.

It is challenging to provide effective psychological counseling without practical experience.

Secondly, as a novice, it is essential to undertake training. There are numerous online psychological counseling courses currently available, so it is vital to select a formal training institution with highly qualified teachers.

The faculty at Yixinli is highly qualified and experienced. While tuition is higher for the most accomplished instructors, the value they bring to the table makes it a worthwhile investment.

Some courses offer the option of installment payments, which can help to alleviate financial pressure.

Psychological counseling requires a significant investment of time and learning. It is not a short-term endeavor that will yield immediate financial rewards. At the outset, it is advisable to view psychological counseling as a hobby and gradually transition into a professional pursuit.

This work offers the dual benefit of personal growth and helping others, with the added advantage of a substantial income.

Let's get real.

The national psychological counselor certificate has been cancelled, so no new professional qualification certificate has been issued. You can currently apply to register as a psychological counselor, but the threshold is high.

You can also get a psychotherapist certificate (which requires experience working in a hospital). Many online counselor certificates are actually training certificates, not professional certificates. They're designed to make money, and no one in the community will recognize them.

For details, refer to the requirements for applying for a psychological counselor on Yixinli. These include a professional qualification certificate, long-term training (must be long-term training certified by the platform, otherwise it will not be counted), case reports, consultation hours, supervision, and personal experience (there are specific requirements for the length of consultation, supervision and personal experience).

Obtaining a practicing certificate is now more difficult, and finding cases is another problem. This creates a vicious cycle: with the national certification abolished, it is difficult to enter a platform or studio because cases are needed. However, in order to enter a platform or studio, one needs to provide a case report and a certain number of consultation hours.

This makes it extremely difficult for outsiders to enter the industry. You need to find your first cases somewhere.

Some platforms have launched their own course systems and training programs. Pass these, and you can receive cases as a novice counselor.

These fees are available for public inspection and generally range from tens of thousands of yuan.

Furthermore, personal experience fees and case supervision fees are a significant expense. Each session is at least 400+, and you can refer to the price listed by the counselor on Yixinli for details. For many long-term trainings, you should expect to pay at least 30,000 yuan over three years.

If you want to become a counselor, you should intern in a hospital psychiatric department. You will have to pay a fee to the hospital, but it is worth it.

This is crucial for both you and the client.

It may seem challenging at first, but with the right approach, it's achievable. Getting started is the hardest part, but once you do, you need to keep investing. Supervision and personal experience are essential, and they'll help you succeed.

I know there is always a way.

The best way is to get a postgraduate degree in counseling. It's the cheapest option.

Some schools have partnerships with hospitals, and you can also participate in training organized by the school or hospital. Start taking on cases at the school and get weekly work supervision.

Counselors will also arrange low-cost personal experience and supervision for students. You will also have many opportunities if you have a good command of English.

A degree will also allow you to work in schools or hospitals after graduation.

These are my personal experiences. Best regards.

Dear Question Asker, I am pleased to discuss the study of psychological counselors with you.

Firstly, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the original poster. It is not often that one encounters a partner who also aspires to develop a career in counseling, and I am delighted to see this. As someone who has been there, I am honored to answer your questions: What are the costs associated with becoming a learning counselor?

Please advise on the most effective study methods.

I will begin by addressing the question of supervision. There are three main forms of supervision: group, peer, and individual.

If the questioner has already completed the basic courses and some practical skills and is interested in pursuing a career in consulting, supervision is an invaluable asset. However, the associated costs should not be a deterrent.

Peer supervision is another option for the questioner. This involves students monitoring and assisting each other. You can request assistance with any issues you may face, including problems with consultations or areas of weakness. Students engage in discussions, and this service may be free of charge. If some of your classmates also have supervisors, they can help you address any issues that cannot be resolved by your supervisor. However, there may be a fee for this service.

Group supervision is a cost-effective option for those who require it. This involves multiple individuals sharing a supervisor, with each person taking turns asking questions and receiving clear explanations from the supervisor in a group setting.

If financial constraints prevent you from securing a personal tutor initially, this approach is an effective alternative with minimal associated costs. Many highly qualified tutors have successfully navigated this path.

Regarding the remuneration of tutors, this is a matter that can be discussed with the tutor in question. As long as you are engaged in your studies, there are numerous other students who require the services of a tutor. Therefore, as long as you maintain regular communication with your classmates and expand your social network, you will not encounter difficulties in finding a tutor when the need arises.

Another option is personal supervision. Many supervisors have expertise in different counseling areas. To find a supervisor who aligns with your needs and interests, consider a supervisor who specializes in one of the following areas: cognitive, humanistic, or integrative. First, identify a counseling area that resonates with you, and then connect with a supervisor in that field to assist with personal supervision.

Naturally, personal supervision is available, and the most suitable form of guidance is dependent on your financial circumstances. If you are currently experiencing financial constraints, you may wish to consider the two aforementioned options.

The question asker may select the type of supervision that aligns with their current circumstances and financial resources.

We will now discuss the cost of personal experience. This is also dependent on the fee standard of the teacher providing the counseling, but it is not necessary to have long-term counseling.

The typical counseling session lasts between one and three sessions. Even if the counselor charges 1,000 yuan per session, the cost is minimal, as the client can choose to discontinue sessions at any time. Counseling allows visitors to drop out on their own. For those with the financial means, additional sessions can be pursued.

In addition to first-hand experience with the counseling process, the questioner can also access online videos of counseling sessions or videos of supervisors explaining the process. There are numerous such videos available online. I recommend the videos of supervisors from the masters of various eras, as they ask very incisive questions. If the questioner is interested, they can view these videos.

Finally, I would like to discuss training courses. I would recommend that the questioner consider some psychological platforms, such as Yixinli and Zixia, for their training needs. These platforms offer courses specifically designed for psychological counselors. Additionally, the questioner may be able to connect directly to positions on the platform if they receive the necessary training.

These platforms will offer discounts at some point, and the fees are not high. I believe that if the questioner is interested, they will be able to afford the cost of these basic training courses. If the questioner is still confused, I recommend the book list "Psychological Counselor Growth Book List" to them. It contains information about the books they need to read to advance from a novice to a master of psychological counseling.

No matter how challenging the future may appear, if we can take the initiative and gain a clear understanding of it, we can navigate it successfully. The questioner will find a path to becoming a psychological counselor that aligns with their personal growth objectives.

I hope the questioner will continue to progress in their journey towards becoming a counselor.

I hope my response is of assistance to the questioner.

I should mention that the cost of entering the psychological counseling industry is high. Don't be put off by the high cost of the initial training in psychological counseling. Although the cost of studying psychological counseling is relatively high and the duration is long, it is not as exaggerated as the rumors say, with stories of hundreds of thousands of dollars a year and millions of dollars over a few years.

Online comments don't always tell the full story. Social media platforms tend to provide one-sided answers that lack detail. When reading articles or information, it's important to avoid taking things out of context. If you want a clear understanding of the industry, it's best to connect with a professional counselor. You can have a good chat when you have time, give them a call, or use voice communication to explain things clearly.

The cost of studying psychological counseling comes from a few different places. One is supervision, another is professional training, and the third is personal experience. These links are relatively expensive.

Supervision fees are about 300-600 yuan once a week, or about 2,000 yuan a month. The average supervision fee is about 30,000 yuan, with the more expensive ones being above 600 yuan, or 60,000-80,000 yuan. Novice counselors usually go for the moderate price, with 30,000-40,000 yuan a year being enough for supervision fees.

Professional training usually includes some psychological counseling techniques and practical courses. You can either do it all at once or take short, regular workshops. It costs about 2,000-3,000 yuan per session. It's a good idea for a counselor to attend 3-4 training sessions a year, depending on their work situation.

From my own experience, it's mostly psychoanalysis and dynamic schools. If you're in the cognitive behavioral school, that's not a big deal, and the cost is similar to that of supervision.

As a general rule, the annual cost of studying to become a counselor is between 50,000 and 80,000 yuan, which is pretty standard in the industry. If you have some extra cash, live a pretty comfortable life, and don't have too much pressure, you can spend a bit more on your studies.

The early stage is tough because new counselors don't have many cases and are actually losing money. The days will be more challenging, but in the later stage, with better learning and case experience, you'll take cases with the help of the organization and supervisor, and grow slowly. Later, your caseload won't be too small. When you become a mature counselor, your caseload will be very large. You can also take on some psychological counseling project work in the organization, organize some lectures, and do some public welfare work for the government, and you can get paid.

In the later stages, a psychological counselor's income is usually made up of case counseling and project work. These tend to add up, which means you can work, study and train at the same time. This helps to balance out your income and expenses, making it easier to manage your workload.

I've seen a lot of people online say that they can't continue with psychological counseling for two reasons: one is that there are few cases, and the other is that the cost of learning is high and the income doesn't cover expenses.

If you're only working with a few cases, you won't be making any money, the training is expensive, and it's tough to stick with it.

Second, you'll need to be able to handle an unstable mentality. You won't make any money in the early stages, and you won't be able to survive the development stage. You'll have to wait 5-8 years for the road to stable practice.

Young people who have just graduated and are in their 20s, who want to get married and buy a house, often find it difficult to persevere with patience. During the learning period, they tend to have a more anxious mindset and don't learn as solidly as they could, which affects the development of their career.

If you think your family's finances are average or below average and you think it'll be tough to stick with the psychological counseling industry in the early days, you might want to look for a job as a psychological teacher or something like that. You don't have to be directly involved in psychological counseling. You can start by doing something related to psychology, gaining work experience, and building up a reputation.

For instance, if you become a psychology teacher and get to know your students, you can later focus on youth or family counseling, which is your specialty. You can use your profession to develop yourself, combining education and psychology to start your own business. Later, when you've handled a few more cases and can support yourself, it's not too late to jump out and become a full-time counselor.

Psychological counselors are a profession that requires patience and hard work. It's similar to doctors in that the early stage is difficult, but the later stage will gradually become stable. The prerequisite is that you need to undergo formal training in this field, not the kind of fast-food learning. Anyone who says you can become a psychological counselor in three months with a monthly salary of 300,000 yuan is undoubtedly lying.

Oh, and I forgot to mention that the professional qualification exam has been cancelled. Without a practicing certificate, it will be more difficult to enter the industry, but this depends on policy adjustments. It will be safer to enter the industry when there is a new direction in policy.

Hello, question asker!

I've read the answers of many psychology seniors and I've learned so much from your questions!

I'm an ordinary person who shares your ideals and is not a professional. I'm excited to enter the industry of consultants through my own efforts! I'm currently learning and growing, and I've been facing the same challenges you have. We're all in this together! I'll give you a warm hug first. Now I'll share my thoughts with you.

I was also blown away by the cost of learning consultants and asked questions, struggling with my thoughts for a while. First of all, when we choose any career, we need to earn an income. After all, time and energy are limited, and the combination of hobbies and careers is the life that everyone yearns for!

However, the initial costs are very high, and each one is essential. They play a crucial role in one's future career and are also necessary expenses—and they're worth every penny!

However, since you have chosen psychology, you know that every problem can be solved, as long as you find the method that suits us best—and you will!

Tuition fees are another thing you've already taken care of. Now it's time to choose a development direction based on your own understanding and apply for a long-term training course! The fees are quite high, but they're all 1-3 years long, and the annual tuition fee is about 5-6,000 yuan, less than 10,000 yuan. What's more, you'll learn more systematically and get more help with employment!

One of the most important things for novice consultants is to gain personal experience. It's a great way to understand the process and techniques of other teachers, which is really helpful for your own practical work. And it's also essential for self-care!

And later, it can be reduced. The good news is that we can make some plans for these expenses, such as how much budget there is, dividing it into several parts, and separately finding senior, intermediate, and junior consultants to have different experiences. Even better, there are many public welfare places and free projects that can be participated in afterwards!

Supervision is an essential expense, and it lasts a long time. The great thing is, you can start taking on cases right away!

And the great news is that since there are fewer cases for beginners, you can solve them with group and peer supervision first. Later, as the number of cases increases and the problems become more complex, our corresponding income will also increase, and we will be able to afford the corresponding supervision fees, so there will be less pressure.

These are the main points. And guess what? You can make progress faster even on a small budget! It's true! And remember, in the profession of a consultant, personal insight is more important.

So, what's important is your determination to persevere! The current economic situation may be difficult, but the spiritual growth that learning brings us is immeasurable.

I'm excited to share some of the methods that I've found helpful, and I hope they can help you too!

Hello, dear questioner! I can see that you are confused, but I am excited to share my personal experience as a psychological counselor with you!

I studied psychology at university and gained some great insights. I think you'll find it's easier to start than if you're not a professional. You'll also see that the professional requirements for a psychological counselor are very high. The prospects for this industry are unlimited, and it's an exciting time to be starting out!

Psychological counselors get to learn so much! There's a lot of theory, and each theoretical basis is a method. It's a great opportunity to learn and grow.

After many years of study, I obtained the certificate of psychological counselor, and it was worth every second! It requires the accumulation of cases and the guidance of a supervising teacher, which is a great way to learn. This does require a lot of money, but it's worth every penny!

If you want to work in this industry, I've got some great advice for you!

1. First, determine your own school of thought. You can learn according to the direction you are good at, which will reduce the learning content. For example, if you like hypnosis or psychoanalysis, then consider teachers in this field. Generally, better teachers have their own books or courses, and you can also choose online courses, which are relatively inexpensive.

Then, it's time to learn the methods of psychological counseling or psychotherapy and improve your competence through systematic learning and training!

2. Get that qualification certificate! The current certificate for psychological counselors is issued by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. If you want to work in this industry, you've got to get that certificate. With it, you can participate in trial counseling work on many platforms.

It's time to start accumulating case experience!

3. You can choose a public welfare platform to accumulate your own consulting experience. This is a great way to gain valuable experience while also helping others! Many people find it challenging to afford psychological counseling, and some may not fully understand it. However, they still want to seek guidance, which is where public welfare platforms come in. They offer a unique opportunity to provide support and make a difference in people's lives while also gaining invaluable experience. It's a win-win!

This is a fantastic opportunity to get some exercise in!

At last, I truly believe that the content of learning depends on your own situation and does not need to be comprehensive. You can choose to learn about the aspects that interest you, which is great! Learning and accumulating a little bit at a time is actually enough in my opinion, which is a wonderful way to go about it. You can also read more related books in your spare time, which is a great way to expand your knowledge!

Hello! I'm Xintan Coach Fei Yun, and I'm thrilled to chat with you about this!

I can sense your dilemma: pursuing your ideal hobby, but hampered by a lack of funds. You are at a loss as to whether to continue pursuing your ideal or give up on it altogether. But I'm here to tell you that you can absolutely do both!

A classic joke about a psychological counselor who won 6 million. Someone asked him, "What are you going to do with the 6 million?" He replied, "First, I'll pay back the cost of my previous psychological studies."

The man asked again, "What about the rest?"

The consultant thoughtfully and slowly replied, "Pay the rest back slowly."

I'm thrilled to be here with you today to discuss this issue. I can sense your dilemma: pursuing your ideal hobby, but hampered by a lack of funds. You are at a loss as to whether to continue pursuing your ideal or give up on it altogether. Well, I'm here to tell you that you can absolutely pursue your ideal hobby and still have enough money to live comfortably.

Let's start with a warm hug! And there are always more than three solutions to everything!

First of all, psychology is an amazing subject that everyone needs and everyone can benefit from. It is involved in every aspect of everyone's lives, including work, study, life, marriage, family, child education, interpersonal relationships, and so on.

First of all, psychology is an amazing subject that everyone needs and everyone can benefit from. It is involved in every aspect of everyone's lives, including work, study, life, marriage, family, child education, interpersonal relationships, and so on.

I want to start by congratulating you on your wisdom and foresight. As our society continues to grow and evolve, the importance of psychology is becoming increasingly clear. People are starting to recognize the value of mental health and the need for psychological well-being, which is an exciting development!

As living standards improve, we are seeing exciting new developments in psychology. One area that is growing rapidly is professional marriage and family counseling. This is a great indication that the public is embracing psychology and its benefits!

This direction is fantastic for both the individual (your ideals and aspirations) and others (the public has a demand). "Hello, me, everyone" achieves a win-win situation, and this is an amazing thing!

Let's dive in and take a look at the financial problems that are troubling you!

This is absolutely true! Psychology is an incredible discipline that requires a lot of study because it is a continuous process, not something that can be achieved overnight.

Professional counselors have the incredible opportunity to learn and grow, which allows them to provide more support to others. The unique nature of the discipline and the need for counselors to flourish and evolve naturally leads to a continuous input of knowledge. All of this requires a certain level of financial support, which is an investment that pays off in the long run!

What's confusing you is that "ideals are full and reality is skinny." This is an exciting opportunity to upgrade your perspective and look at the current problems in a new way!

1. Position Perception Method:

First person: oneself (in order to defend/prove oneself right, one stands on one's own position, even at the expense of sacrificing or attacking others)

Second person: the other party

And finally, the third person: the public! We could look to inspiring figures like Zhou Enlai or Siddhartha Gautama for guidance.

2. Timeline:

2. Timeline:

Present: Looking at the future from the present is planning—and planning is a wonderful thing! It allows us to look back on the past and feel childish, free from the constraints of our current situation.

Past: Past resources are limited compared to present resources, but there's still so much we can do with what we have!

Future: Looking at the present from the future is an amazing state of mind/perspective (beginning with the end in mind, the habitual pattern of outstanding people).

From the future perspective, problems are never a problem!

3. The level of understanding of ideas: a wise person

3. The level of understanding of ideas: the wise

Albert Einstein said, "The plight of humanity is often to solve problems at the level of creating problems." But there's a way to turn this around!

Albert Einstein said something really interesting! He said that the human predicament often consists in solving problems at the level where they were created.

1) Environment: Where (where are you taking psychology classes)?

1) Environment: Where (where you are taking psychology classes)

2) Behavior: Here's the fun part! What can you do if you listen to the lecture while doing the housework?

3) Ability: How can it be achieved, and what methods are used (what methods and abilities are used)?

— And this is how the general public approaches it!

4) Belief: Why do this – why study: to "change one's fate" (this is his belief), the compass of behavior – an amazing opportunity to make a positive change in your life!

4) Belief: Why do this – why study: to change your fate (this is his belief), the compass of behavior – it's an amazing journey!

5) Identity: The answer to the question of who you are. Your answer is your identity (identity, which changes with space) – the buttocks determine the head. Your identity determines your behavior. And it's a great answer!

6) Spirituality: For whom, how he connects with others and the world

As a person's dimensions increase, so does the space, the choices, and the freedom in their life! While their inner thinking framework may be limited, there is so much potential for growth and expansion.

Live your life on your own terms!

If your financial situation doesn't allow it right now, no problem! You can achieve your goal in stages. I personally obtained my qualification in 2004, and then spent more than ten years doing a job I loved while pursuing my dream.

He solved the problem of survival and used his fixed income to support his hobby and study of psychology!

"Gold always shines," depending on the purity of the gold. "Instant results" depends on the height of the pole.

You already have a direction in life, and it's just a matter of time!

Take a deep breath and be the "deaf frog." When you're calm, wisdom is right there, waiting to be discovered!

The answer is always within you! You just need to decide whether or not to persevere, and then you'll know how to persevere to reach the other side of your ideal. I believe you will suddenly see the light and the clouds will part!

I really hope the above is helpful to you! And I just want to say that the world and I love you! ??

I really hope the above is helpful to you! And I just want to say that the world and I love you! ??

If you want to continue communicating, just click "Find a coach" in the upper right corner or at the bottom! I'm excited to communicate and grow with you one-on-one.

Hello, question owner. I can sense your confusion from your description, so let me be clear.

1.

You want to learn to be a psychological counselor. You have your own ideas and are motivated. I applaud you! At the current pace of social development, psychological problems are becoming more common, and people are concerned about mental health.

2.

Psychological counseling offers a wide range of services that can improve oneself, promote family harmony and warmth, and help others while achieving one's own goals. I had no foundation and learned from a listening teacher. I studied for six months and graduated immediately. The tuition fee was about 4,000 yuan at the time!

3.

TikTok's information is not entirely accurate. The platform, teacher level, and tuition fees vary. They have all progressed step by step, and the price depends on your current level of basic skills. The deeper the level of study, the more expensive it is. Our platform's promotion course is 13,800 yuan a year, and there is also one that is more than 9,000 yuan a year, basically around 10,000 yuan!

4.

Our platform's psychological counselors are priced between 400 and 1,200. View the specific prices via the consultation point below the Yixin app. Supervision fees, especially for novice counselors, require more frequent supervision, costing 400 yuan each time. This adds up to at least 10,000 yuan.

You've succeeded! I'm sharing this with you because I know it will help and inspire you. Best of luck!