Why train to be a counsellor?

People train to be a counsellor for many different reasons, here are some questions that may help you to evaluate your own motivation, and to determine at what level you need to begin training.

• Are you interested in people?
• Do people matter to you?
• Do you want to understand what makes people tick?
• Are you keen to learn about the theories that underpin counselling work?
• Do you have some knowledge of counselling skills?
• Do you believe people can change?
• Do you want to explore your own self?