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The AI educator – how to use artificial intelligence in the school counsellor’s work?
The modern educator: artificial intelligence in education and therapy
The work of a school counsellor (or educational psychologist) is a continuous balancing act between providing direct psychological and pedagogical support, resolving peer crises and managing overwhelming bureaucracy. The concept of the “AI educator” is an approach that introduces artificial intelligence tools as a digital assistant for teachers and specialists.
AI cannot replace empathy, intuition or human relationships, but it can instantly take over repetitive, technical tasks. As a result, the modern educator gains what they lack most: quality time for the student and their parents.
How can AI support a school counsellor?
- Quick creation of lesson plans and workshop blueprints – generating engaging designs for tutor periods, anti-bullying workshops or ice-breaking sessions in a matter of seconds.
- Personalising therapeutic paths – tailoring exercises, therapeutic stories and tasks to the specific needs of pupils with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan).
- Automating documentation – assisting in drafting official correspondence, educational assessments, reports or minutes in a professional, formal tone.
AI tools in the counsellor’s office – practical application
Introducing artificial intelligence to schools does not require advanced programming knowledge. Language models (such as Gemini) can become an everyday brainstorming partner. How can you harness the potential of AI in a counsellor’s work ethically and legally?
- Generating educational materials – do you need a board game about emotions or a quiz on internet safety? A well-crafted prompt for the AI can generate questions, game rules and even worksheet content tailored to a specific age group.
- Support in communicating with parents – AI helps write clear, empathetic, yet firm messages to parents regarding difficult school situations, ensuring a professional and constructive tone.
- Analysing anonymous case studies – a counsellor can outline a general behavioural or emotional issue to the AI (e.g., “how to respond to acute stress in a 10-year-old following their parents’ divorce”) to receive a list of proven therapeutic techniques, academic literature or inspiration for their sessions.
Strict security rule (GDPR): When using any artificial intelligence tools in school, never enter sensitive student data. First names, surnames, school names or detailed medical diagnoses must remain completely hidden. Treat AI as a generator of ideas and framework templates, which you fill in independently.
The future of the educational professional with AI technology
Artificial intelligence is changing the face of the modern school. A school counsellor who can skilfully navigate the world of algorithms also becomes a guide for the students themselves, teaching them critical thinking, how to verify fake news, and the ethical use of the technology that young people interact with every single day.