Counsellors vs Therapy Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors and Therapy Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Therapy Professionals earns £9,554 more per year (34% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Therapy Professionals

£37,956
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsTherapy ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£28,402£37,956-£9,554
Mean Annual£28,062£39,333-£11,271
Monthly£2,367£3,163-£796
Weekly£546£730-£184
Hourly£13.65£18.25-£4.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsTherapy Professionals
10th (Entry)£12,873£23,027
25th£19,249£29,972
50th (Median)£28,402£37,956
75th£34,590£48,392
90th (Senior)£0£56,636
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Therapy Professionals?
A Therapy Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Therapy Professionals earns £37,956 — a difference of £9,554 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Therapy Professionals?
The difference is £9,554 per year. Therapy Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Therapy Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Therapy Professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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