糖心Vlog

It's been a difficult day. You’re tired, there’s so much to do and none of it feels particularly rewarding. How do you find the silver lining that reminds you why you became a counsellor in the first place?

Reading and learning are integral parts of the university counsellor’s job. But how do you cope when there’s so much to read and learn and so little time in which to do it?

It can be easy for neurodivergent counsellors to become overwhelmed – particularly when juggling hundreds of students’ needs. Rachel Doell offers some survival tips

Self-care can feel impossible when it’s application season and you’re working non-stop – but perhaps you just need to adjust your idea of what self-care entails

When emotions run high with university applications, college counsellors need to regulate their own emotional expression. This is emotional labour – and it can take a toll

With university application deadlines in January, it can be difficult to switch off over the winter break – but here are five compelling reasons why we should do it anyway

Your neighbours are having a noisy New Year’s Eve party – but there may be some counselling lessons in their choice of soundtrack

So much to do – so little time in which to do it. Time management can be the university counsellor’s nemesis. But there are ways to ensure you make the most of your time

It is common for new counsellors to not feel up to the job – but there are practical strategies that can help combat impostor syndrome

It is widely acknowleged that therapists, teachers and social workers are particularly prone to burnout – but college counsellors should be included in this list, too

Working with the highs and lows of the university admissions process can be exciting – and exhausting. These tips will help prevent burnout

When war broke out in Khartoum, international school students dispersed around the globe – but their counsellors’ job didn’t end

How can you build bridges with other counsellors in a profession that can often feel quite solitary? Jenny Tassell, head of the counselling department at the International School of Panama, shares five tips for building a strong professional network

Being a one-person office can feel like a non-stop race. But with the right strategies, you can reach more students and reclaim your time

University counselling is a demanding profession – and not setting proper boundaries can lead to burnout. How can counsellors take care of themselves?

It’s that time of year when workload increases, emotions run high and it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Stephanie Grafe offers some coping strategies

To ensure that counsellors are able to help and support their students, they need to look after their own well-being. What are the best ways to do this?