School Counsellor

At Blayney High School, our counselling service is led by Meg Colebourn, a dedicated school counsellor and registered psychologist (AHPRA). As part of the NSW Department of Education’s School Counselling Service, Meg provides professional support to students, families, and staff to strengthen wellbeing, mental health, and learning.

What the Counsellor/Psychologist Provides

• Individual counselling for social, emotional, or personal concerns
• Group programs to build resilience, friendships, and coping skills
• Psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g. ADHD, autism, learning differences)
• Specialised assessments for cognitive, behavioural, and emotional needs
• Therapy using evidence-based approaches, including (but not limited to) CBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy and has extensive training in trauma-informed practice.

Referral Pathways

There are several ways a student can be referred to the school counsellor:

• Self-referral – Students can ask to see the counsellor themselves if they would like support with friendships, school stress, emotions, or any personal concerns. They can action this via the school’s self-referral QR code or reaching out in person to Meg. This encourages independence and helps students take ownership of their wellbeing.
• Learning and Support Team referral – Sometimes teachers notice a student may benefit from extra support. In these cases, teachers can make a recommendation to the school’s Learning and Support Team, who may then refer the student to see Meg. This ensures that classroom observations are followed up with the right kind of help.
• Parent request – Parents or carers can contact the school directly if they have concerns about their child’s wellbeing, learning, or behaviour. With parental input, Meg can arrange meetings, assessments, or support tailored to the student’s needs.

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