School Counsellor Intern

Role Overview

This internship offers a graduate-level counselling student the chance to work directly with children and adolescents in a warm, inclusive school environment. You will support the School Counsellor in delivering one-on-one and small-group sessions, helping students navigate personal, social, and academic challenges while building self-awareness and practical coping strategies. Your contribution helps sustain a caring culture where every learner feels understood, respected, and empowered to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised counselling sessions with students individually or in small groups, focusing on emotional, social, and educational concerns.
• Guide students through goal-setting, action planning, and reflective exercises that strengthen self-awareness and resilience.
• Maintain accurate, confidential counselling records in line with school policies and safeguarding expectations.
• Collaborate with teachers and the counselling team during student support meetings and case discussions.
• Assist in scheduling sessions, organising programme data, and preparing materials for counselling activities.
• Help plan and deliver awareness campaigns, parent workshops, and well-being events for the wider school community.
• Participate in biweekly supervision and attend reflective practice sessions to deepen your clinical skills.
• Contribute to a school-wide culture of belonging, inclusion, and respect through everyday interactions with students and staff.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree programme in Counselling, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, adolescents, and adults.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience when supporting young people through difficult moments.
• Excellent organisational abilities and a serious commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical boundaries.
• Comfort working collaboratively within a diverse, learner-centred environment that values inclusion and equal opportunity.
• A reflective, adaptable mindset with genuine openness to feedback and continuous professional development.
• Alignment with the school’s mission of nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.

What We Offer / Why Join

This is an unpaid, voluntary internship placement lasting between 3 and 6 months, designed to give you substantial hands-on experience in a school counselling setting. You will receive regular biweekly supervision from experienced counselling staff, participate in professional learning workshops, and join reflective practice sessions that support your growth as a practitioner. You will also become part of a caring, mission-driven school community where your work directly shapes students’ well-being and sense of belonging.