Should I become a therapist?

[ukulelebadly]

One more thing: It takes many years, and layers of process, to become licensed as a therapist. Many people don't go at it full-time, because it's so emotionally intense. Pre-licensure pay is quite poor. Licensed therapists can make a good living in private practice, but that also requires building and maintaining a business. It's a slow way to get gainful employment, especially when student loans have to be paid back.

[MyselfOnline]

Myself, it's not for me, I hurt for other's pain too much. But I think Pete Walker, a trauma survivor himself a font of C-PTSD advice, IS a therapist and apparently a good one. Perhaps it depends how far along your own recovery you are? I believe training requires a person to undergo therapy as part of their learning path, so perhaps you will discover if you are ready as you go. Could you explore it through doing the course, and decide later whether you mean to practice?