BA Therapeutic Practice and Counselling

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DD has a strong desire to become a counsellor, she is looking at the above course at the university of South Wales.

We’ve looked at the course content and I’m a bit surprised that there are only 12 hours a week of lectures. Looking at the stats, the pay as a qualified counsellor isn’t that great and lots of people appear to be working in retail after their degree which doesnt fill me with a lot of confidence that she will actually find this a worthwhile degree.

Has anyone trained as a counsellor? Are there many opportunities? Any advice or insights? I didn’t go to university so have no idea whether 12 hours a week is normal or whether this will be a ‘soft’ degree that won’t be worth the cost long term.

Any input would be gratefully received- thanks

I know several people who are qualified counsellors who work as health care assistants or therapy assistants. One is a teaching assistant.
They are obviously utilising their skills but aren't employed as counsellors.
I would advise her to consider RMN nursing or Occupational therapy where the prospects for graduates are better.