A teacher is not only responsible for teaching students. She/he should help students solve problems they face inside or outside school to prevent any negative impact that may affect students' academic achievements. Being a counselor is not an easy task. An effective counselor has specific characteristics. He has a special identity. He shouldn't be a copy of others. His authentic personality makes him a person to be trusted. He also is opened to change. He works toward becoming a knowledgeable person about the therapeutic models to be used by asking others and reading books about counseling. In addition to that, he possesses effective interpersonal skills. He cooperates with students to help them reach their goals.
Counseling is essential in schools because it brings benefits to students, school and community. It is our role as teachers to make people accept counseling for their children by showing its importance and fruitful impacts.
