Student Counselling
Student Counselling
Each campus employs a qualified, full-time counsellor. Berengarra School Counsellors are part of the school’s Wellbeing Team and contribute to a school-wide approach to wellbeing for students, families and staff.
The role of the School Counsellor is to work with students and families around issues that are barriers or are impacting on students’ ability to successfully engage in school life. Most students will have access to formal counselling outside of Berengarra School to work around broader issues. If this is not in place, the School Counsellor will support students and families to locate and engage with external counselling if required.
Berengarra School’s model is grounded in current best practice. Our counsellors draw on a range of frameworks that are developmentally appropriate, trauma-aware, and tailored to each student’s needs.
Evidence-based Methodologies
Included, but not limited to:
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
Trauma-aware Practice
Positive Psychology
Motivational Interviewing
Brief-session Counselling
Solution-focused & Strengths-based
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Interventions
Our onsite school counsellors provide a range of student interventions, including:
Crisis Intervention
Immediate support during acute emotional distress or crisis situations.
Brief Session Counselling
Short-term, focused counselling sessions addressing specific concerns.
Formal Counselling
Structured, ongoing counselling for students dealing with complex issues.
On-the-Spot Advice & Feedback
Practical guidance and support to students, parents/carers and teachers in the moment.
Focus & Safety Plan Development
Creating and reviewing personalised plans to ensure student safety and wellbeing.
Teacher Support on Wellbeing
Guidance to staff on supporting students experiencing wellbeing challenges.
Parent/Carer Support on Attendance
Short-term work addressing issues relating to school attendance and engagement.
External Service Referral & Coordination
Connecting students and families with external support services and coordinating care.
Meeting Coordination & Participation
Involvement in internal and external meetings to support student wellbeing outcomes.
Wellbeing Classes & Programs
Delivery of classes, programs or projects that promote student wellbeing and life skills.