It can often be quite helpful for children to have a safe place to talk about what is going on for them. CSS has qualified counsellors that are experienced in helping kids make sense of what is happening and how to get through.

Our ‘Hearing You – Whakarakona Mai’ counsellors provide confidential counselling to children and young people in their school environments.

Children can self-refer to the school counsellor, our counsellors also accept referrals from teachers, parents, and external agencies.

Throughout the counselling process, our counsellors encourage the parent/ child, caregiver/child relationship and support and encourage children to communicate with their whānau. If your child’s counsellor has safety concerns they will reach out to you.

If you have any questions please reach out to the Team Leader India Hughes-Chang at india@cathsocialservices.org.nz

If your child attends one of the following schools and you would like to make a referral to the school’s counsellor please fill out the google form below.

Abbortsford School
Arthur Street School
Balaclava School
Balcutha Primary School
Bradford School
Catlins Area School
Clutha Valley School
Dunedin North Intermediate
George Street Normal School
Kaitangata School
Lawrence Area School
Milton School
Mornington School
North East Valley Intermediate School
Romahapa School
Rosebank Primary School
Sacred Heart School
St Bernadette’s School
St Brigid’s School
St Francis Xavier School
St Joseph’s School
St Joseph’s Cathedral School
St Mary’s Kaikorai
St Mary’s Mosgiel
St Peter Chanel School
Stirling School
Waiera South School
Warepa School

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