THE Counsellor Resources

THE Counsellor is a resources platform for international school counsellors to help them advise students on career and university selection. Created in partnership with Common Purpose, UCAS, Unifrog, UCL, and Huron University, this ground-breaking initiative aims to amplify the voice of the amazing international school counsellor community.

The content and structure of THE Counsellor has been shaped by experienced school counsellors from the Times Higher Education International School’s Advisory Board ensuring a true “for counsellors, by counsellors” ethos. The majority of articles have been written by counsellors from around the world.

THE Counsellor is part of Times Higher Education’s three pillar strategy for school counsellors, also including the THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) and the Regional International Schools Forum & Workshops. Discover how this unique platform supports the exceptional international school counsellor community.

Latest resources

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CPD: Where are the best places to find professional development opportunities for counsellors?

The right CPD enables counsellors to keep up with sector trends, enhance their knowledge and support students more effectively

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How to apply to Czech universities

Culturally rich Czechia is home to universities offering a wide range of English-taught programmes

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Bridging gaps: a counsellor’s guide to thriving in international education

Counsellors will often have to move abroad and learn new languages and a new culture. These tips can help counsellors to bridge those gaps and assimilate into a new place

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How to use CBT strategies to support catastrophising students

The university-application process can invoke panic, distress and anxiety. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers counsellors some tools to help students manage these emotions

THE Counsellor Resource Topics

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Understand the various admissions systems in international education and how students can fund their studies

Admissions Processes & Funding

Best practice

Learn about examples of best practice and career progression from counsellors themselves

Counsellor Insight

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Advice and guidance on how to have challenging conversations with all stakeholders

Managing Stakeholders

Reporting and advocacy

Promote awareness and support for your role with school management teams

Reporting & Advocacy

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Help increase resilience and emotional wellbeing among your students

Mental Health & Resilience

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Guide each of your students to the successful completion and submission of applications

What is happening in the sector?

Sector Trends

Find the most up to date information on key sector trends

Services for Counsellors

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Keep up to date with the THE Counsellor monthly newsletter

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THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme - everything you need to know

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Register for events for your career development and networking

Resources for universities

University resources

Resources for universities to understand how they can work with counsellors to attract high-quality students

Endorsed by COBIS

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Are you changing schools?

If you are moving to a new school you can update your record with THE Counsellor here

What is THE Counsellor?

Learn more about the innovative resource-sharing platform that offers advice and guidance to international school counsellors