Counselling

Whether you’re guiding students, supporting families, or helping people recover from addiction, every counselling career makes a meaningful impact. Counsellors work in schools, clinics, correctional facilities, private practices, and community organizations, adapting their expertise to diverse populations and needs.

Grief Counsellor – $42,000 – $70,000
Working in hospices, funeral homes, hospitals, or at a private practice, grief counsellors use compassionate, client-centred techniques to help individuals process their grief, whether from loss and bereavement, divorce, or other major life changes.

Career Counsellor – $50,000 – $64,000
Career counsellors help clients identify career paths that align with their interests, skills, and work experience, and may offer guidance on job searching, resume building, and interview preparation. These professionals are often employed in schools, rehabilitation centres, HR departments, consulting firms, correctional facilities, and government programs.

School Counsellor – $53,000 – $80,000
School counsellors support students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Working in elementary and high schools, they provide individual counselling, run social skills groups, address behavioural issues, and help with post-secondary planning. They also collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and administrators.

Addiction Counsellor – $54,000 – $93,000
Addiction counsellors specialize in supporting individuals dealing with substance use or behavioural addictions. Working in detox centres, rehab programs, hospitals, and community health organizations, these professionals often facilitate one-on-one sessions and group therapy, and coordinate care plans with medical teams.

Psychotherapist – $60,000 – $118,000
Psychotherapists use talk-based therapy to help clients explore emotions, behaviours, and relationships. They may specialize in modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), or trauma-informed care, and often work in private practice, wellness clinics, or multidisciplinary teams.

Clinical Counsellor – $62,000 – $130,000
Clinical counsellors assess, diagnose, and treat a range of emotional and mental health issues, and may work in therapy centres, hospitals, government agencies, rehabilitation facilities, and private practice. Approaches may include cognitive-behavioural therapy, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs.

Marriage and Family Therapist – $62,000 – $137,000
Typically working in private practice, family service agencies, or specialized mental health clinics, these therapists focus on relationships, helping couples and families navigate conflict, communication challenges, and life transitions.

Registered Nurse Psychotherapist – $69,000 – $101,000
Registered nurses with specialized training can become licensed to practise psychotherapy in certain provinces, such as Ontario. These professionals combine clinical nursing knowledge with therapeutic techniques to support patients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. They often work in hospitals, community clinics, and private practices, offering a unique blend of physical and psychological care.

Child Psychologist – $84,000 – $125,000
A child psychologist helps children and adolescents manage emotional, behavioural, developmental, and mental health challenges. Often holding PhD degrees, child psychologists use therapy, assessments to support healthy psychological growth, helping youth navigate issues like anxiety, trauma, learning difficulties, and more.

Psychologist – $82,000 – $212,000
While not all psychologists are counsellors, many provide advanced therapeutic services, and are also trained in counselling. Often requiring a PhD degree, registered psychologists work in private practices, hospitals, correctional institutions and more, and are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat complex mental health disorders.