Counselling assistance and supports are offered to all students of the College.

As a flexible and responsive service, the School Counsellors are available to speak with students about any concerns or issues they are facing. These may include:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• School Refusal
• Relationships and Social Concerns
• Family Separation
• Grief and Loss
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Behavioural concerns
• Study Skills

The Counselling Team provides one-on-one confidential sessions and aims to assist students reach their full potential by offering support with:

• Building strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Gaining an understanding of emotions and concerns
• Assistance to work towards achievable personal, individual and educational goals relevant to their concerns
• Development of student’s capacity for meaningful education

Counselling sessions facilitated are non-judgmental, private and confidential (with exceptions based on safety concerns). The Counselling team may also initiate referrals for students to external support services with the student, their parent / care giver / guardian being consulted.

Referrals to the Counselling Team are accepted from all in the College community including, pastoral care, year level coordinators, subject teachers, students, their friends or parent/care giver/guardian.

To refer a student to the Counselling Team or to discuss your concerns about one of our students please email: counsellingteam@stpats.vic.edu.au