Occupation
Guidance counsellor
Helps students with course selection, post-school planning, and the personal or social difficulties that get in the way of their learning. Runs individual and group sessions, and refers students on to psychologists, health services, or child protection agencies when a need goes beyond the school's remit.
Also known as: School counselor · Student services counsellor · School guidance teacher
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What the work involves
Meet students individually about course choices and post-school options
Run group sessions on study skills, applications, and transitions
Screen presenting concerns and refer students to specialist services
Support students through conflict, bullying, or family disruption
Keep confidential case notes within school and legal policy
Coordinate with teachers, families, and outside agencies
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How people commonly enter
Teaching qualification plus postgraduate study in counselling or guidance
Master's degree in school counselling or a related counselling field
Supervised counselling practice as part of the qualifying program
Certification or registration with the counselling or teaching regulator where one applies
Typical training: Postgraduate or professional degree
Licensing: Regulated in most jurisdictions. Confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
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- Public facing
- Team based
- High responsibility
- Desk based
- Quiet focus
Public facing · Team based · High responsibility · Desk based · Quiet focus
Related interests
- Social (helping)
- Investigative (analytical)
Social (helping) · Investigative (analytical)
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