School counselling staff are members of the school learning and support team.
The School Counsellor at CC Shalvey is an experienced teacher with a degree in psychology and a post-graduate qualification in school counselling. The School Counsellor works with students and their families throughout their time at CC Shalvey. Here at Shalvey, the School Counsellor provides assistance to students both individually and small groups. Students who feel particularly sad or anxious are encouraged to make an appointment with the School Counsellor.
The School Counsellor also collaborates with teachers in classrooms to improve student learning outcomes for the students here at Shalvey. The School Counsellor works with teachers to strengthen the school's student welfare provisions and can provide psychological assessment for students with additional needs.
The School Counsellor can also help parents and carers to make informed decisions about their child's education. It is also important to seek help if you notice any major changes in your child's behaviour. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact the school on (02) 9628 9161.
A teacher may recommend the service by referring a student to the school’s learning and support team. As a parent or carer, you may refer your child directly to the school counselling service. Students can also self-refer to the service.
The school counselling service can:
- support students who are worrying about school work, friends, getting in trouble at school or feeling down
- help parents and carers make decisions about your child’s education
- assess a student’s learning and behaviour
- help teachers and students identify and address disabilities that may affect learning
- liaise with other agencies regarding student wellbeing.
School counselling is confidential.
For more information about learning and support teams and the school counselling service, please contact your school.