Hi, parents and carers,

My name is Jo, and I am happy to be returning to St. Matthew's as the school counsellor this year.

The school counselling program can be used as a first port of call in supporting and addressing your child’s mental well-being within the school environment. As the school counsellor, I can work with your kids using a short-term, child-led intervention model to support them in addressing any concerns relating to big feelings, relationships, growth and emotional regulation and expression. Through sessions that involve a lot of play, art and talking – I aim to facilitate a safe and objective space for children to explore their feelings and provide guidance and strategies for them to learn to manage and regulate themselves in different contexts.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to enquire further about the service and whether it might be helpful for your child.

If you would like to make a referral for your child, please use the link below to access the online form. Once this referral has been made, I will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your concerns and how the service might be helpful to support your child.

https://catholiccare.force.com/housing/s/school-referral-form

I look forward to working with you and your school throughout 2025.