Is it possible/weird to become your therapist's colleague?

I'm intending to take up clinical psych in college and after working for a few years in private or hospital practice I would like to return to my former high school to become a guidance counsellor. I hope this is not too weird because I have received counselling while in school and my counsellor is likely to still be there in about 10-15 years. Will the school hire me for this job, as someone who has received counselling from one of her potential colleagues?

The school would certainly consider you for the job: schools tend to favor alumni. However, I think you're overestimating the odds of her being there and the odds of you working there. Nothing 10-15 years out is even close to predictable. But no, I wouldn't worry about the awkwardness: you'll have matured so much by then and will be returning (if you do) in a professional capacity.

I agree with Leah. Who knows where you/your T will be in 10-15 years.

She may have moved, you may have moved, the possibilities are endless.

Glad you are thinking about this early. In a lot of places, it depends on the organization you are looking to work for, as well add any regional or licensing rules they may have to follow. Generally the rule is that a certain amount of years have to have passed (I think the longest I've seen was 7? Bit as few as 2). At 10-15 years layer, you would most likely be eligible for hire.

Thanks for the reassurance. You're right - my T might not be there in another decade or so, but I thought there's a chance she might be since she's about mid-30s now (rough estimate) and in my country the retirement age is 65.

Actually, I'm not really sure how I feel about her being/not being there. I kind of wish she will be [weird]