Home and School: Partners in Wellbeing

What is it?

• The counsellor will hold regular therapeutic sessions in a space in the child's own school.
• The cost of sessions is equally divided by the school and parent to promote affordable, quality counselling in a familiar, safe and convenient environment.
• This service is available to both primary and secondary schools.

Why it matters:

Many parents have asked for counselling to be available within schools, a space that feels safe and familiar for their children.  At the same time, families often struggle to afford private therapy, while schools face tight budgets and growing pressure to support student wellbeing.

This initiative bridges the gap.

By sharing the cost between parents and schools, and delivering counselling directly on site, we make support more accessible, timely and effective.  

It's a practical, collaborative response to a growing need - giving children the help they need, where they need it most.

Why is counselling in schools beneficial?

• It negates the need for a child to be absent from school in order to attend an appointment. 
• Parents do not have to take time out of work to transport child to and from regular appointments.
• It is a familiar and safe space for the child, which may alleviate some of the nerves of attending a therapy appointment. 
• It cuts down on vast waiting lists, enabling children to be seen much sooner than CAMHS waiting times for instance.
• The therapist can work alongside your current pastoral team, complementing your current pastoral service.

How it works:

1. Register interest

    Schools get in touch to register their interest.

2. Referral

    A parent/carer, teacher, or school support staff identifies a child who may benefit from counselling and submits a referral.

3. Consent & Agreement

    Parents and the school review the proposal and agree to share the funding for a set number of sessions.

4. Assessment

    School and parent/carer meet with the therapist for an initial assessment and to confirm days/times for sessions.

5. Review and next steps

    After a set number of sessions, we'll review progress with parents/carers and school and decide on further further support needed.

This initiative reflects a shared commitment: to help children feel safe, heard and supported right where they are.