Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of counseling self-efficacy towards counselor performance. One Hundred respondents from three universities in Malaysia were chosen through stratified sampling. Correlational research design was used in this study. The Counseling Self-Estimate Inventory was used to measure counseling self-efficacy; and the Counselor Performance Inventory was used to measure counselor performance. The data was analyzed by using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Bivariate Linear Regression. A significant relationship was found between counseling self-efficacy and counselor performance, r = .312, p <. 05. The Bivariate Linear Regression analysis showed that the counseling self-efficacy was the significant predictor towards counselor performance, R² = .098, F(1,98) = 10.589, p < .05. The Findings obtained from the study can guide counselor educators on the importance of counseling self-efficacy of trainee counselors. This is where serious attention should be given in the education and supervision of counselors to ensure the production of good counselors. Overall, the findings of the research give a useful implication in the counseling profession, especially in the field of counselor education and supervision.