School Counsellor Intern Job Woodland Star International School Nairobi, Kenya

Job description

Ideal Candidates

Reflective, empathetic, and growth-oriented individuals who are passionate about supporting children and adolescents in an educational setting. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, inclusion, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse, learner-centred, and inclusive environment
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to confidentiality
• Commitment to ethical and safeguarding practices
• Reflective, adaptive, and growth-oriented mindset
• Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and core values

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervised and confidential counselling support to students through individual or small group sessions
• Support learners with personal, social, emotional, or educational concerns under the guidance of the School Counsellor
• Help students identify goals, develop action plans, and build self-awareness through reflective and therapeutic processes
• Maintain appropriate and confidential counselling records in accordance with school policies
• Participate in student support meetings and professional learning discussions
• Support counselling programme scheduling, data collection, and preparation of materials
• Assist with counselling events, awareness campaigns, and parent workshops
• Contribute to a culture of belonging, inclusion, respect, and student well-being
• Participate in biweekly supervision sessions with a member of the counselling department
• Attend professional learning workshops and reflective practice sessions
• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice
• Uphold all school safeguarding, ethical, and confidentiality requirements
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

How to Apply

This is an unpaid, voluntary internship placement for a period of 3–6 months.Send your application to counselor@woodlandstarkenya.com

Requirements

Apply by email: counselor@woodlandstarkenya.com