The Gwynedd and Anglesey Schools Counselling Service can offer help with many of the emotional problems or issues facing young people such as:
- sadness
- confidence
- bulling
- hurting
- grieving
- happiness
- confusion
- bitterness
- depression
- anger
- worrying
- fear
- respect
A young person will have to be referred (be recommended by a person in authority to have counselling by a professional) or self-refer themselves.
A young person may be referred for counselling:
- by agencies such as TAP / schools welfare officers or school nurse
- by any other professionals working with pupils in schools
- by referring themselves
Find out more about getting counselling
Important
You do not have to use the counselling service.
You can discuss your feelings with a person in authority at your school (such as a teacher or school nurse).
You can do this with confidentiality and in private without having to be referred to the counselling service.
Counselling offers:
- an opportunity to speak to an independent person
- help to deal with emotional problems
- help to develop self-awareness
- help to understand and deal with negative emotions
- a source of personal empowerment and resourcefulness
All matters discussed with the counsellor are completely confidential.
It is only with the young person’s consent that issues may be discussed outside the counselling session.
There is no need to get seek parental consent for young people over the age of 14 if the person is considered to be Gillick competent for counselling.
The only times where information may be shared are:
- if the young person is in any danger
- if the young person has threatened to harm themselves or another person