Student Counselling Provision

 

Marta Jandzis Counselling Lead 

Counselling is like a guided treasure hunt, but instead of gold, you find all the feelings you’ve been avoiding. It’s a time of self-exploration where you laugh, cry, and sometimes marvel at the discoveries you make about yourself. Somewhere between the tissues and the ‘aha!’ moments, you uncover a version of yourself you didn’t even know existed—and that’s priceless.

 

Winchmore School provides a confidential one-to-one counselling service, offering students the opportunity to discuss any issues that are causing distress or impacting the quality of their lives.

We provide a safe and supportive environment where students can explore their thoughts and feelings, identify challenges, and develop coping strategies.

In counselling, we take a deep, comprehensive approach, addressing not only current concerns but also underlying issues. These may include past trauma or abuse, addictions, illnesses, bereavement and loss, problems at home, or family conflicts, self-harm and suicidal ideation, identity and self-esteem:

Our counselling provision allows students to process and work through difficult emotions or experiences in a compassionate and understanding environment.

Counselling sessions are available to all students; however, they must first be referred by their Head of Year. This referral process ensures that students receive the appropriate support and guidance tailored to their individual needs.

Where necessary, we also collaborate with external institutions and professionals who are specially trained to address specific issues beyond the scope of school-based counselling. 

This may include working with Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Psychologists, Social Services, or specialists in areas such as trauma therapy, eating disorders, or substance misuse. By coordinating with these experts, we ensure that Winchmore School students receive the most appropriate, effective, and holistic support.

Counselling sessions are private and confidential. Everything you share with me will remain between us, except in cases where there are safeguarding concerns. If I believe you or someone else is at risk of harm, I am required to share that information with the appropriate services to ensure everyone’s safety. Your well-being is always my top priority.

 

Sigmund Freud, father of psychoanalysis.

"Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength."