How long has counselors been around?

Answer 1

Counseling as a formal profession has its roots in the early 20th century, with the establishment of the first guidance programs in schools around the 1900s. The field has evolved significantly since then, particularly with the founding of professional organizations like the American Counseling Association in 1952. While informal counseling practices have likely existed throughout human history, modern counseling as we know it has been developing for over a century.