I have asked both of my Ts.

Ling term T said that growing up and in college she was always the person who friends went to when they were having problems. She decided to make a career out of it. She didn't go beyond hat, however, I know she attended her own counseling as a very young adult. . Right out of high school and divorced quickly. She was devistated ans attended college. The the time she was majoring in the art.

Current T saw the need for it and considered the field in high school but was not sure. She attended college and received a degree in anthropology. She still considered the field but still wasnt sure. So she took a couple of years off and worker at two different summer outdoor adventure camps as a counselor. After that she relized she couldnt imagine doing anything else.