St Margaret Mary’s has an on-site school counsellor working one day a week. Working in partnership with CatholicCare Victoria, the St Margaret Mary’s School Counsellor provides support to students and their families, enhancing student wellbeing, and providing early intervention for mental health and wellbeing issues.
Parents can request this support for their child or the school may suggest counselling to enhance a child’s overall wellbeing.
Each child’s situation is assessed individually by the counsellor and a care plan put in place. The plan may be short or long-term and may include one-off or regular sessions within school hours.
The counsellor communicates regularly with parents as to their child’s progress, while keeping all details confidential.