Self-Efficacy Among Students And Professionals In The Field Of Counseling/Psychotherapy

The study aims to explore the Self-efficacy of students and professionals in counseling and psychotherapy and their relationship with Career Commitment in the mental health support field.This could provide recommendations for those who wish to study and become professional counselors or psychotherapists.The research sample included 171 participants involved in the fields of counseling psychology and clinical psychology, with 27.8% male and 72.2% female.The study employed a 37-item abbreviated version of the Counseling Self-Estimate Inventory (COSE) and Career Commitment Scale, using a combination of online and direct survey methods.The results showed that Self-efficacy was highest in the areas of Microskills and Awareness of Values, and lowest in dealing with Difficult Client Behaviors.The research also indicates that various aspects of Self-efficacy among counselors and psychotherapists significantly impact their career commitment in this field.