Student Information

WHAT HAPPENS IN COUNSELLING ("School Counselling", NZAC):

In counselling you can talk about problems and concerns in a safe place with someone who will support you. 

You are entitled to a counsellor

• Whom you can trust
• Who listens carefully and sensitively
• Who is non-judgemental and will not blame you for the problem
• Who will try to see things from your point of view
• Who encourages you to make your own decision
• Who will support you in any changes you decide to make
• Who will offer to refer you to other help if necessary

 HOW COUNSELLING CAN HELP ("School Counselling", NZAC): 

Counsellor can help you to:

• Improve how you feel about yourself
• Think about things in a new way
• Do things differently
• Reduce your stress
• Open new options or directions for yourself
• Plan and set your goals
• Explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour
• Get to know yourself better
• Improve your relationships