The Greater Accra Coordinator of the Guidance and Counselling Unit at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Love Amponsah, has called on students to seek professional counselling when facing personal challenges rather than relying solely on friends.
Speaking during the closing event of the Greater Accra Guidance and Counselling Week in Accra, Mrs. Amponsah warned about the risks of peer pressure, noting that negative influences can derail students’ academic progress and future opportunities.
“Counsellors are professionals who guide children to achieve their aims and reach self-actualisation,” she explained. She added that students who engage with counselling services are better equipped to manage stress and make informed decisions about their lives.
The week-long celebration, themed “Empowering Minds, Enriching Lives: The Role of Counsellors,” included floats, debates, and creative competitions to highlight the importance of counselling in schools.
Mrs. Amponsah also highlighted the struggles of learners from broken homes, emphasizing that counselling provides a critical support system to help them stay focused and succeed academically.
She urged parents, guardians, and educators to actively participate in and support school counselling programs, stressing the long-term benefits.
“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.”
