School Social Emotional Counsellor

As a Social-Emotional Counsellor at Regent’s International School Bangkok, you will play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing and personal development of our students. Based in Wang Thonglang, Bangkok, this full-time position will see you providing confidential counselling and guidance to help our students navigate personal and professional challenges.

Student Counselling and Support

• Provide confidential short-term, individual, and small group counselling for students experiencing emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges.
• Support students in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation, and resilience.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate interventions, particularly in the early years and primary settings, including play-based approaches where appropriate.
• Provide crisis support and immediate intervention when required.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries, recognising when to refer students for longer-term or external specialist support.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with safeguarding and data protection expectations.

Early Intervention and Wellbeing Promotion

• Develop and deliver structured Learning for Life programmes across primary and secondary, as appropriate.
• Lead workshops for students, staff, and parents to promote mental health awareness and resilience.
• Support key transition points, such as Early Years to Primary and Primary to Secondary.
• Contribute to preventative strategies that reduce barriers to learning and wellbeing.
• Act as a visible advocate for wellbeing across the school community.

Safeguarding and Student Welfare

• Act as an integral part of the school’s safeguarding system.
• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) on child protection concerns.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding issues in line with school procedures.
• Provide appropriate support within safeguarding cases, including completion of Suicide Risk Assessments and Safety Plans.
• Support behaviour and emotional responses linked to underlying wellbeing needs.

Collaboration with Colleagues and Parents

• Work closely with teachers, pastoral leaders, and school leadership to support student wellbeing.
• Act as a consultant to staff, providing strategies to support students in the classroom.
• Communicate sensitively with parents, including sharing insights and listening to family perspectives.
• Participate in Team Around the Child (TAC) meetings.
• Contribute to a consistent, whole-school approach to student wellbeing.

External Liaison and Referral Pathways

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a referral network of external professionals, such as psychologists, therapists, and psychiatrists.
• Liaise with external agencies to support student assessments and ongoing care.
• Support the collection and sharing of information for external referrals, with appropriate consent.
• Guide parents in accessing appropriate external support when needed.

Monitoring, Reporting and Development

• Track student wellbeing trends and report appropriately to school leadership.
• Maintain professional, accurate records and ensure confidentiality is upheld.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the school’s counselling and wellbeing provision.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and remain informed of best practice.
• Attend regular external clinical supervision with a qualified mental health professional.

Please apply using the form below by Thursday 15th June.