This study evaluated the prevalence and the factors associated with the Burnout Syndrome in a sample of 518 psychologists working in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). The Cuestionario para la Evaluación del Síndrome de quemarse por el Trabajo -CESQT -and a questionnaire for demographic and labor variables were used as research instruments. Results show a 7,5% prevalence of psychologists with Profile 1 of Burnout and 9,8% prevalence with Profile 2. Men, professionals without a steady

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... er, people who have no children, professionals with smaller financial gains, lower weekly working hours and a greater number of counseling sessions/day, those engaged in activities beyond Psychology or those who work with only one area of Psychology, and those who are employed and do not participate in study groups or psychological associations face greater risks of developing Burnout Syndrome. This study points to the need to promote interventions of prevention and rehabilitation.