Golden Bay High School Guidance Counsellor

	Golden Bay High School Guidance and Student Support Service “At Golden Bay High School students prepare for the future by learning skills, gaining knowledge, and developing the personal resources that are needed to live satisfying, balanced and responsible lives.”			What about confidentiality? School counsellors are bound by confidentiality. This means not telling anyone about the work we do together without your knowledge or permission. Counsellors may need to talk about how best to support you during difficult times. This could include the involvement of someone else . * Very rarely, when you or someone else is in danger, there is a need to prevent harm. In this case a counsellor may break confidentiality. As far as possible they will talk this through with you before acting. How can I make an Appointment? This can be done in a number of ways. You can: Ask your form teacher, dean or another member of staff you trust Place a note with your full name and form class under my door Email me on mini@gbh.school.nz Txt with your name and form class to 027 716 8582 Teen links: Here are some websites that you may find useful: www.theword.org.nz www.tearaway.co.nz www.alcohol.org.nz www.youthlaw.co.nz www.beinggirl.com.au www.rainbowyouth.org.nz www.youthcafetaupo.org.nz www.youthline.co.nz www.attitude.org.nz www.thelowdown.co.nz www.survivingbullies.org www.teensagainstbullying.org
	Golden Bay High School counsellor is: Mini Foley Mini was born in Germany and completed most of her training and work experience in the U.K. Originally Mini trained and worked as a teacher before completing several qualifications to become an advisor in the field of educating children with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. Mini left the UK in 2000 to travel and work in South East Asia and Australia. In 2002 she came to Golden Bay and worked within the area of mental health before finally joining the staff at Golden Bay High School.

	What happens in counselling? In counselling you can talk about problems and concerns in a safe place with somebody who will support you. Counselling is free, voluntary and confidential. You can decide what works for you, how frequently you attend appointments and for how many sessions. Sometimes a member of staff or someone from outside the school may refer you to see the counsellor. You will be given an appointment time and after this first meeting it is up to you whether or not to take full advantage of this opportunity. You are entitled to a counsellor who: Is nonjudgmental and who you can trust and be open with will try to see things from your point of view will support you to make your own descisions will support you with any changes you decide to make will refer you to others for help if you wish How can counselling help? A counsellor can help you to: Improve how you feel about yourself Think about things in new ways Reduce stress Explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours Get to know yourself better Equip you with tools to help you deal with challenging life situations Improve your relationships Do things differently Plan and set goals


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