The Greater Accra Coordinator of the Guidance and Counselling Unit of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Love Amponsah, has urged students to turn to professional counsellors for support instead of relying on friends when facing personal challenges.
Speaking at the climax of the one-week Greater Accra Guidance and Counselling Week celebration in Accra, Mrs Amponsah highlighted the dangers of peer pressure, noting that some students succumb to negative influences that can affect their academic performance and future development.
“Counsellors are professionals who guide children to achieve their aims and reach self-actualisation,” she said, adding that students who seek guidance can better navigate stresses and make informed decisions about their lives.
The celebration, themed “Empowering Minds, Enriching Lives: The Role of Counsellors,” featured floats, debates, and creative competitions aimed at promoting the importance of counselling in schools.
Mrs Amponsah also drew attention to the challenges faced by learners from broken homes, stressing that counselling helps identify and support students struggling to focus on their studies.
She encouraged all stakeholders, including parents, guardians, and educators, to actively support counselling initiatives in schools.
“To our learners, counselling is here for you. It is here to help you discover your strengths, navigate challenges, make wise choices, and confidently prepare for your future,” she said. “When we invest in counselling, we invest in the future of every learner.”
