A school guidance counsellor is a professional who works in educational institutions to provide guidance, support and assistance to students, helping them achieve academic, personal and social success. They work closely with students, parents, teachers and other school staff to ensure students have the resources they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. They provide academic advising to students, helping them choose courses and plan their academic careers. They also work with struggling students to help them develop study skills and other strategies for success.

School guidance counsellors provide crisis intervention services to students during a personal or community crisis, such as a death, natural disaster, or other traumatic events. Overall, school guidance counsellors play a vital role in helping students achieve academic, personal and social success and ensuring they have the resources they need to navigate the challenges of school and life.

For Bachelor’s

• The scholars should enrol in a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology from a recognised university or college. 
• The aspirants must pass their secondary board examination with a minimum of 60% marks.

For Master’s

• Successful graduates can pursue a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology to advance their skills and become professionals to start their career as school guidance counsellors.

The job roles and responsibilities of a school guidance counsellor can vary depending on the school and the needs of its students. However, some typical roles and responsibilities of a school guidance counsellor include the following:

• Elementary School Counsellor
• Middle School Counsellor
• High School Counsellor
• Psychological College Counsellors
• Academic Advisors

Employment Sector Jobs

School guidance counsellors can find employment in a variety of settings including:

• K-12 schools
• Higher education institutions
• Non-profit organisations
• Government agencies
• Private practice

Social workers can work in various settings, including healthcare, mental health, education, government, non-profit organisations, private practice, research and academia. Here are some top recruiters of social workers in these sectors:

• IDP Education
•  Edwise International
• British Council
• The Chopras
• The Princeton Review
• Global Opportunities Pvt. Ltd

The salary of a school guidance counsellor can vary depending on a number of factors such as location, years of experience and the type of school or organisation they work for.

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Organisational skills
• Cultural competence
• Knowledge of developmental stages

The scope of a school guidance counsellor is quite broad, and there are many opportunities for those interested in this career path. Some of the areas where school guidance counsellors can make an impact include:

• Student mental health and well-being
• Academic support
• Social and emotional support
• Behavioural interventions
• Family support
• Crisis intervention

• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students 
• A rewarding career
• Job security
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work options
• Collaboration with other professionals
• Competitive salaries and benefits

• Heavy workload
• Emotional demands
• Burnout
• Limited resources
• Communication challenges
• Balancing administrative tasks
• High expectations