Counselling provides a 'safe space' where issues of concern can be discussed. ​The College has two Counsellors, Ms Nat Ellis and Mrs Taryn Hicks. Their offices are located in the Presentation Centre, on the Ground Floor in the Convent building. Ms Nat Ellis is responsible for Years 7, 9 and 11 students and Mrs Taryn Hicks Years 8, 10, 12.

The Counsellors can assist staff, students and parents with any aspect of a student's educational, emotional and social development.

• Helping parents support their teenagers through everyday issues and tough times - ReachOut

Roles and Responsibilities of the College Counsellors

• Psychological and Welfare Counselling.
• To provide group counselling (self-esteem, bullying etc.) as required.
• To provide individual counselling (relationship, psychological and emotional, etc.).
• To refer students for psychological and educational assessments as appropriate.
• To liaise with parents or carers in relation to the emotional and psychological problems of students.
• Refer to appropriate agencies in cases of severe emotional or psychological problems, in consultation with parents.
• To implement appropriate behaviour management techniques to assist parents, carers and teachers with students with severe behavioural problems.

Confidentiality

Referral Process

Young people have a right to privacy and a safe environment to talk about their worries. Students are offered confidentiality unless otherwise discussed and as such parents or carers are not routinely contacted. However, if a student is considered at risk to themselves or others, parents or carers will be contacted. Generally most students are comfortable for their parents or carers to be involved. 

Students can self-refer to the College Counsellors. Students can do so in-person or via the Counselling Online Form.

Parents, carers or staff members can also refer students to the College Counsellors, with the student's consent.

resources 

websites

Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia.

A nationwide service that provides 24/7 telephone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

headspace provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples' wellbeing.

A national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Youthbeyondblue aims to empower young people aged 12-25, their friends and those who care for them to respond to anxiety and depression. 

Dedicated to improving the lives of the Young Carers of Western Australia.

Reach Out is Australia's leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. 

interactive website/apps

A not-for-profit organisation that works to make mindfulness medication accessible to all.

A movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society. 

An interactive program designed to help improve wellbeing and reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in users.

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is committed to empowering all Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online.

parenting online courses

Parenting Ideas, founded by Michael Grose one of Australia's leading parenting educators, uses a parenting approach for child development, to help you successfully raise confident, happy and resilient kids.