Objective To investigate the career attitude of psychological counselors in Chongqing

and to provide references for improving psychological counseling.Method 53 counselors in Chongqing were investigated with a self-designed questionnaire including questions concerning counselors

counseling subjects and counseling services.Results 84% of the counselors obtained bachelor’s degree and 16% master’s degree;counselors are of high moral quality;they attended at least one training session

but few received systematic training;most of the counseling subjects were students;many of questions the subjects have are about interpersonal relations

academic performance

family or marriage

etc.In this industry

there’s statistically significant difference（P<0.05） between the seniors group and the beginners group with regard to cognitive treatment and medicinal treatment;there’s statistically significant difference（P<0.05） in their respective response to pressure and their educational background that are related to discrepancy in theoretical knowledge

capabilities

interpersonal relations and support received.Conclusion In the psychological counseling industry

counselors’ capabilities at not at the same level

which is attributed to their work seniority and educational background.