Greetings from Equitas Development Initiatives Trust

We are looking for

Job Purpose

The School Child Counsellor will be responsible for supporting the emotional, social, behavioural and overall wellbeing of students through individual counselling, small-group interventions, preventive wellbeing activities, and guidance to teachers and parents.

The counsellor will work closely with the Principal, teachers and parents to identify student concerns at an early stage, provide appropriate support, facilitate timely referrals where required, and contribute to creating a secure, supportive and positive school environment.

The role is primarily focused on school-based counselling, early identification, preventive support and referral, and is not intended to replace clinical mental-health services.

Key ResponsibilitiesA. Student Counselling & Support
- Provide individual counselling and emotional support to students experiencing:
- Emotional or behavioural concerns
- Anxiety, stress or academic pressure
- Peer and friendship-related issues
- Self-esteem and confidence concerns




- Family-related concerns affecting school functioning
- Social or communication difficulties
- Adolescent related concerns
- Concerns related to exposure to or risk of substance use
- Conduct age-appropriate counselling sessions using child-friendly and non-judgemental approaches.
- Help students develop healthy coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Provide short-term support and follow-up for students requiring continued monitoring.
- Conduct small-group counselling/intervention sessions wherever appropriate.
- Maintain appropriate records of counselling sessions and follow-up actions.

B. Early Identification & Student Wellbeing
- Work with teachers and school leadership for early identification of developmental, learning, emotional and behavioural concerns and facilitate appropriate intervention or referral in consultation with the school and parent

📌 Looking for School Child Counsellor (Coimbatore)
🏢 Equitas Gurukul Group of Schools
📍 Coimbatore