Stress and burnout are clearly problems for counselors and evidence so far have also indicatedrnthis fact. However, very little has been done to assess the sources of work related stress andrncoping strategies among VCT counselors in Addis Ababa.rnAccordingly, the major objective of this study was to identify major sources of work relatedrnstress and coping strategies used among VCT counselors. The study also attempted to assesrnVCT counselors in relation to their selection, training, and support and supervision they received.rnThe study covered 30 different VCT sitcs, selected based on daily client flow. From these centersrnall the 58 full time working VCT counselors were included in the study. The Data obtainedrnthrough structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics like mean, frequency, and standardrndeviation was used for demographic and professional background characteristics and forrnidentification of work related stressor and coping strategies. Univarite Analysis of Variance wasrnalso used to work on how demographic variables explain: overall stress, overall coping.rncategories of stress and categories of coping.rnThe most stressing factor in this study is category of " Job Conditions' particularly, timernpressure. incrcased case loads. poor job promotion, and unsu itable counseling room have leadrnVCT counselors to experience work related stress. Besides. the category of ' Organizationalrnstructures and processes.' particularl , inconsistent and inadequate information Il'om supenÂ·iso rs.rnstaffs interfere during counseling of clients and others take decisions concerning ones duti es, arcrnfound to be the second stress contributing factor among VCT counselors.rnThe most frequently used coping strategies among VCT counselors were positive ones, includ ingrnplanful problem solving, positive reappraisal and seeking social support, respectivel y.rnTo overcome ork related stress regional government. in stitutions or NGOs should regularlyrnconduct stress management programs for VCT counselors.