Psychosocial counselling is the provision of counselling to people in difficult life situations, including crisis management, emotional support and the promotion of mental health.Counsellors often work in institutions such as clinics, counselling centres or social services, where they conduct individual interviews and offer therapy approaches.
The salary in the field of psychosocial counselling in Germany varies depending on the job, experience and specific activities. After completing a relevant course of study, the entry salary can be between 2,900 and 3,500 euros per month. Over the course of a career, the average annual salary is about 68,364 euros, which corresponds to a monthly salary of 5,697 euros. As a psychological counsellor, the hourly salary starts at 40 to 50 euros and can increase with experience to 150 to 200 euros per hour.
Practical experience, for example through internships or voluntary activities, is an advantage and can increase your chances of employment.
In addition to the classical activity as a consultant, there are opportunities in management positions, in further education or research.
