Intern Counsellor

About the role

Intern Counsellor on Practicum will support the School Guidance Counsellors to provide valuable assistance to students in many ways. Guided by our core values: “Education with Mission, Excellence, and Compassion”, we provide a structured, supportive environment where you can build real-world clinical confidence.

Key responsibilities

• Individual Counselling: Provide one-on-one therapeutic support for students dealing with academic pressure, emotional regulation, anxiety, and personal growth.

• Group Counselling: Lead structured support groups focused on social skills, behavioral

• growth, and personal development.

• Psychoeducational Workshops: Design and present classroom sessions on mental health, emotional resilience, and life skills.

• Career & Tertiary Guidance: Help students navigate psychometric tools, career pathways, and university transitions.

Job and Person Specification

• Current graduate student in an accredited program or a recent graduate from a counseling program, with requisite coursework and recommendations from professors
• Knowledge of individual counseling, group counseling and classroom instruction that promote academic achievement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A good listener and problem solver
• Compassionate and patient
• Good command of English

Structured Supervision & Mentorship

Receive consistent on-site clinical supervision and administrative guidance. Working alongside the Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur International Counselling Unit, operating as a Center of Excellence, you will gain secondary clinical insights, case triage experience, and ongoing professional mentorship