Our team is led by Nicola Dunbar, a Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapist and is specialised in offering individual therapeutic sessions for children as well as family work and group sessions.
We provide a professional, confidential counselling service based in school and tailored to the individual requirements of children, parents and staff.
We know that when children are stressed or unhappy they are less able to function well in all areas of their lives. At school this can impact on their capacity to learn and to participate in everything else school has to offer. It can also affect their relationships with friends and their self-confidence.
What we help with
These are some of the difficulties that regularly come up that families need help with:
- Anxiety and depression
- Parents splitting up
- Bereavement
- Relationship problems with families and friends
- Domestic abuse
- Behavioural problems
- Coping with changes
There are different levels of support at school available to help children and their families through the difficult times. We create a therapeutic plan with parents and teachers that is tailored to the needs of individual children and their families. It might include a mix of parent sessions, children and parents together and children being seen individually for one to one sessions. Children might also be offered one of our therapeutic groups.
What we offer
- Individual child psychotherapy for children
- Family psychotherapy
- Consultation and support for parents
- Group psychotherapy with children
- Individual Music Therapy for children
- Group Music Therapy for children and parents
- Girls Groups
- Nurture Groups for younger children
- Links and liaison with other professionals supporting your child
- Consultation and support for staff
Feedback from parents about our service
We think it is really amazing that the school provides this service.
Parent
The counselling service has given him space to talk, he feels like he is being heard and his thoughts & feelings are valid and important.
Parent
The counselling service has been excellent – so much helpful advice but also realistic goals and time frames set. We are so grateful to them and the school.
Parent
I want to thank everyone for all the support and understanding given to my boy.
Parent
The guidance I was given in dealing with my child helped me focus on taking small steps to address the issues raised with the counsellor.
Parent
How to access the counselling service
Please speak to your child’s teacher about any issue your child is experiencing and if you would like to speak to someone in the counselling team.