• There is a growing body of research supporting online counselling, not just for individuals, but also as a means of students accessing counselling services in schools.
• As a seasoned School Counsellor, I can offer pastoral and academic counseling to middle and high school students, either taking individual referrals from School Counsellors or through a more systematic arrangement with a particular school. Please use the ‘contact‘ page to get in touch.
• I can also offer support to school counsellors themselves.
• I am currently a school counsellor at The American International School of Bucharest. I have previously been a School Counsellor at international schools in Thailand, China, Switzerland and Angola, in addition to having taught internationally for over 25 years.

School Counsellor Support

• Individual clinical supervision for school counsellors.
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School Counsellor Support Package

• No. of Sessions – 10
• Total Session Duration – 600 Mins
• Validity – one academic year
• Mode – video call
• Medium – Zoom/Whereby
• Cost: 800 euros
• Payment information here

What is clinical supervision?

• Clinical supervision is a process in which an experienced counselor may provide consistent support, instruction, and feedback to foster a non-experienced counselor’s psychological and professional development while evaluating his or her delivery of clinical and ethical services (Bernard & Goodyear, 2009; Studer, 2005).
• If you operate as your school’s sole counsellor, or feel that intimate professional conversations with colleagues are not possible in your circumstances, online clinical supervision could be for you.
• School counsellors do an outstanding job. It’s often an isolating role. Management often don’t quite know what you do. Colleagues don’t either. You are seen as an extra teacher, an all round ‘fixer’ of kids and adults alike. You are assumed to have unlimited depths of patience, self-motivation and energy.
• My recent M.Sc. Psychology thesis was entitled A phenomenological analysis of the role and well-being challenges experienced by professional International School Counsellors Read the full paper here.
• This service is intended for professional growth and reflection around professional practice. Whilst personal issues almost certainly enter into the overall process, this is not intended for personal counselling, which can be organised through a separate arrangement. In this event, I would not undertake both personal counselling and professional supervision.

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‘As the only counselor in my privately-owned school in China, Scott’s regular sessions have been a godsend. Not only does he provide a safe space to discuss specific cases in confidence, he always brings it around to my own wellbeing and my self-care. His experience in dealing with difficult admin and difficult parents has been invaluable in strategising my own professional relationships.’ C, China

‘It’s my first year as a school counselor and Scott’s assistance as I transfer from the role of a teacher has been solid gold!’ D, Thailand

‘I am the only counselor in my school and whilst I’ve been doing this role for some years, it’s the first time I’m without counselling colleagues. Scott has filled that gap and more, providing me with a professional sounding board and helping me to advocate with leadership, over my role and my own wellbeing. If your school will fund this service – or you can afford it yourself – don’t hesitate. This is my second year working with Scott.’ S, Switzerland