Family, marriage and other related counsellors
National Occupation Code (NOC): 4153 ยท Browse All Occupations
Family, marriage and other related counsellors assist individuals and groups of clients to identify, understand and overcome personal problems and achieve personal objectives. They are employed by counselling centres, social service agencies, group homes, government agencies, family therapy centres, and health care and rehabilitation facilities, or they may work in private practice.
Alternate Job Titles
- Addictions Counsellor
- Alcohol Addiction Counsellor
- Behavioural Consultant
- Bereavement Counsellor
- Child And Family Counsellor
- Child And Youth Counsellor
- Children's Counsellor
- Clinical Counsellor
- Community Mental Health Counsellor
- Counselling Program Supervisor
- Counsellor For Persons Who Are Intellectually Impaired
- Couples Therapist
- Crisis Counsellor
- Disability Consultant
- Drug Addiction Counsellor
- Eating Disorder Therapist
- Family Counsellor
- Family Planning Counsellor
- Family Therapist
- Family Therapist (FT)
- Gambling Addictions Counsellor
- Gambling Addictions Therapist
- Genetic Counsellor
- Grief Counsellor
- Group Home Counsellor
- Human Relations Officer - Family And Children's Services
- Human Relations Officer - Family Therapy
- Marital Counsellor
- Marriage And Family Therapist
- Marriage And Family Therapist (MFT)
- Marriage Consultant
- Marriage Counsellor
- Marriage Therapist
- Marriage Therapist (MT)
- Mental Health Counsellor
- Play Therapist
- Preretirement Counsellor
- Psychoeducational Consultant
- Psychoeducator
- Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Registered Family Therapist
- Registered Marriage And Family Therapist
- Registered Marriage Therapist
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Sex Therapist
- Sexologist
- Special Needs Counsellor
- Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Welfare Organization Counsellor
- Zootherapist
- Addictions Counsellor
- Bereavement Counsellor
- Child And Youth Counsellor
- Family Counsellor
- Marriage Counsellor
- Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Registered Marriage And Family Therapist
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Sex Therapist
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Behavioural Consultant
- Disability Consultant
- Play Therapist
- Psychoeducational Consultant
- Psychoeducator
- Mental Health Specialist
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for family, marriage and other related counsellors.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $43,314 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $21,832 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $47,170 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $43,995 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for family, marriage and other related counsellors.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $43,995 |
| Female | $29,961 |
Extracted Salary Information (14 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for family, marriage and other related counsellors.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for family, marriage and other related counsellors
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 25 |
| 25 to 34 years | 120 |
| 35 to 44 years | 75 |
| 45 to 54 years | 135 |
| 55 to 64 years | 140 |
| 65 to 74 years | 10 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 510 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for family, marriage and other related counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 295 |
| Part Time | 220 |
| Total | 515 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for family, marriage and other related counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 120 |
| Female | 405 |
| Total | 515 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for family, marriage and other related counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 395 |
| Self Employed | 115 |
| Total | 510 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for family, marriage and other related counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 500 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Total | 510 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for family, marriage and other related counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 35 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 0 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 125 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 0 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 340 |
| Total | 515 |