
The "Counselor" training course is open to all adults with a completed basic education; no specific prior training is required.
There are many different schools thatoffer counselor training in very different directions such as individual psychological, integrative, person-centered or body-centered psychological counseling.
For getting startedin a training courseno prior psychological or medical knowledge is required.
There are schools in every region,that offer counseling courses, so it should be possible,find a provider within easy reach.
The coursesare structured on a part-time basisandThere are different time modelsfor selection.
The consultant training courses are very practice-orientedand by practicing continuously, it is also possible to apply what you have learned immediately in everyday life.
There is plenty of time between the training daysfor practicing, applying and deepening your own knowledge.
Parallel to the consultant trainingin supervision and therapy sessionsalso looked at our own topics,so that the training also contributes a lot to your own development.
Under certain conditionscan psychological counselingas a method with the Swiss. Foundation for Complementary Medicine ASCAand is therefore recognized by the supplementary insurances of some health insurance companies.
With one of theSGfB(Swiss Association for Counseling)After completing the recognized course, it is also possible to take the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) as a "Counsellor in the psychosocial field".
Since 1.1.2018, preparatory courses for Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) have been financially supported by the federal government.Anyone who passes the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) "Counselor in the psychosocial field" following training as a counselor cantherefore after passing the federal examinationsreceive a refund of up to 50% of the course fees.