THE Counsellor Resources

THE Counsellor is a resources platform for international school counsellors to help them advise students on career and university selection. This ground-breaking initiative amplifies the voice of the amazing international school counselling community.

The content and structure of THE Counsellor has been shaped by experienced school counsellors from THE's 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 Counsellor Workshops. Discover how this unique platform supports the exceptional international school counsellor community.

Latest resources

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Tired of answering the same questions over and over? Here's the solution

Students listen to their peers more attentively than to counsellors – so inviting alumni back for an annual advice session is an effective way to answer their questions

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How to work with disengaged students

Many students struggle with low self-confidence and fear of failure, or simply lack motivation – potentially hindering their future prospects

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How a school-wide project hones the skills needed for university applications

When students set academic and extracurricular goals and take responsibility for meeting them, they develop the autonomy, reflective skills and organisation needed for applying to university

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How many university applications is too many?

Can there ever be too much of a good thing? Yes: a student who applies to too many universities can come across as panicked or lacking in self-reflection

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

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THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme - everything you need to know

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