I decided to major in psychology when I was in 10th grade. However, I became a social psychologist, so I don't actually "counsel" people for a living. Certainly take an intro course in the field when you get to college, and you'll find out all the different kinds of psychologists and see the options.

You might want to talk to a guidance counselor about your situation--and, as JD suggested, take some "tests" to see what careers seem most amenable to your skills and interests. A guidance counselor ought to be able to help with that information, too.

Keep in mind that someone can not be a "psychologist" with a Bachelor's Degree in the field. In fact, a doctorate is required for that legal title. (Officially, a Master's Degree in this area allows the title "psychological associate.") I'm not trying to discourage you, especially since I don't even know you, but one factor you need to check is how good a student you are. Competition for doctoral programs in psychology is very keen. Historically, just 1 chance in 300 of being accepted into any Ph.D. program in clinical psychology, for example. And I know two people in the clinical program at the grad school I went to who were told after they had been in classes for awhile that they would not be approved for becoming clinical psychologists who counseled because of some problems that the profs picked up on. I don't know what these problems were--lack of people skills, personal mental problems?

All that said, people can become official counselors with other degrees, too. Other types of psychology degrees and social work M.S.W.'s for example.

It's a noble profession, and we certainly need good people. Thanks for asking! And best wishes!