Psychology in India is increasingly valuable, with various career opportunities available post-graduation, including forensic and school psychologists, sports psychologists, and counselors. Counselors play a critical role in NGOs, old age homes, and rehabilitation centers, helping individuals manage trauma and personal problems, with average salaries ranging from 20-30k per month for freshers. In the education sector, psychologists, including school counselors and career counselors, assist students with learning difficulties and career guidance, with a similar salary range.

1. PSYCHOLOGY
SHRAVAN SHETTY
CAREER COACH

2. Psychology
 Psychology in India is gaining
importance, and its demand is
on the rise. After post
graduation, you will get an
opportunity to work in
different areas.

3. PSYCHOLOGY RELATED JOBS
Forensic Psychologist
School Psychologist
Sports Psychologist
School Psychologist
Art therapist
Consumer Psychologist

4. Counsellor Opportunities
 Counsellors are required in NGOs, Old age homes,
Rehabilitation Centers etc. Counsellor understands
the problem of the clients, and help them come out
of their miseries.
 The problems can include some traumatic event in
the person’s life, or some personal problem in
relationships. In old-age homes, counsellors’ jobs is
to ensure that the residents should not feel lonely or
worthless. Counsellors working in rehabilitation
centers (E.g. Drug addicts) help the patients to
reduce the intake of drug. They try to figure out the
reasons, and help them come out of the miserable
life. They don’t deal with serious cases.
 The average pay of a fresher is 20–30K per month
(approx).

5. Counsellor Opportunities
 Education Sector: Psychologists are required as
school counsellors, trainers, career counselors, etc.
They help children during their educational years.
They also deal with students who have learning
difficulties or some behavioral issues. Career
counsellors, on the other hand, help students to
understand their potential, and help them to choose
the right career for them. This industry absorbs the
highest number of psychologists.
The average pay in the area for the fresher is 20-
35K per month (approx).