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Couples and Family Counsellor / Couples and Family Therapist

Education & Social

Specialists in couple and family counselling/family therapy support couples and families with difficulties in living together, in crises, in resolving conflicts and in shaping everyday relationships. They offer a protected framework for discussions about relationship problems, fears and difficulties and for clarifying different needs. They mainly use systemically oriented counselling and therapy methods.

Entry
~CHF 75'000
CHF 6'250/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 92'000
CHF 7'667/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 110'000
CHF 9'167/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration36 months

Your path to Couples and Family Counsellor / Couples and Family Therapist

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS
Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years
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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 75'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics3/10
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🔬 Science3/10
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💻 IT3/10
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🔧 Manual3/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10
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🎨 Creativity7/10
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🤝 Social Contact9/10
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💪 Physical Demands2/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)6/10
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AI Risk2/10
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