What does a Family Counsellor do?

You counsel families during conflicts and support them in crises.

What education does Family Counsellor require?

University of Applied Sciences (60 months)

How much does a Family Counsellor earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 65'000, mid ~CHF CHF 82'000 per year (approximate).

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Family Counsellor

Health & Medicine

Family counsellors support families dealing with conflicts, parenting issues, separations, and crisis situations. They conduct counselling sessions, mediate between family members, and develop solutions. Empathy, psychological expertise, and strong communication skills are core competences of this profession.

Entry

~CHF 65'000

CHF 5'417/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 100'000

CHF 8'333/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration60 months

Your path to Family Counsellor

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 65'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science7/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact9/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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