Childhood plays a vital role in shaping attitude and behaviour in adults. From values to experiences to every element of childhood contributes to forming the person they become.

What follows a learner’s childhood is their teenage years, which can be a very challenging period for them because of the various changes they go through, both mentally and physically. In such an important yet tricky period of life, proper guidance through counselling is vital to complete the holistic balance of academic education as well as social interaction.

A conversation with someone who understands their emotional concerns and gives them timely moral support and guidance can equip them with the necessary confidence to cope in situations of stress and pressure.

Role in personal development

Counsellors play a vital role in learner’s personal development. By addressing their emotions and feelings and guiding them through tough times, counsellors help learners be emotionally strong which is very important at their life stage.

Role in improving academic performance

Academic performance largely depends upon focus, time management and dedication. With the assistance of a counsellor, learners are able to identify their weaknesses and introspect solutions that can help them excel in their academic performance.

Role in helping with decision making

There are times when a learner might find themselves confused in making decisions relating to their future. Whether its deciding which subjects they should pick, to which college might be the right one for them- these decisions are important and often need change. Hence counsellors act like facilitators for the learners and provide referrals, recommendations or solutions to address students with learning difficulties, academic opportunities or mental health concerns.

Role in stress management

Counselling provides a safe space for learners to speak about issues affecting their academic performance or interpersonal relationships and to understand themselves, to develop their potentialities and resources so that they may function as independent and self-reliant people, capable of making their own decisions and solving their own problems.

At Thakur International School we recognise the need and importance of counselling for learners of all ages and hence we encourage our young minds to approach our team of counsellors whenever they feel the need to. Counselling not only helps learners improve their personal and academic lives but also lets them build better relations with the people around them.