Counseling psychology is a relatively new discipline in Peru which is why no professional counseling association is in existence as of yet. Because of the absence of a master's program in counseling at the local universities, psychologists require a 5-6 year doctoral degree to practice. Counselors who practice with a master's degree in Peru generally studied in the United States. The majority of counselors are employed in the educational setting and practice focuses more on prevention, crisis, and severe mental illness. This enforces the current stigma of counseling in Peru (Walsh, 2008).

Walsh, B. (Ed.).(2008). Biennial review of counseling psychology (vol. 1). USA: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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