Counselling and Wellbeing at Stream
St Patrick’s College has a full-time counsellor who is a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. Students are offered a confidential and professional service. Students can be seen individually or in small groups, through an appointment system.
Student self-referral form
Possible reasons to see a counsellor:
- Parents separating
- Worried about violence at home
- A death in the family
- Feeling worried, anxious or down
- Anger keeps getting you into trouble
- Feeling lonely or stuck
- Sexuality issues
- Alcohol or drug problems
- Friendship or relationship issues
A counsellor can help to:
- Help you see things in a new way
- Reduce stress
- Learn to manage your mood better
- Do things differently
- Discover different ways forward
- Plan and set goals
- Get to know yourself better
- Improve your relationships
- Help you look after yourself better
- Get support from other agencies in the community if needed
A counsellor may:
- See you on your own or with a support person
- See you with your whānau if needed
- Act on your behalf with your consent
People you can seek guidance from at Silverstream
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Christél Dodunski
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Fr. John Walls
Contact details:
Christél Dodunski (BA, Dip. Tchg, Dip. Psychosynthesis Counselling (NZ)
Ph: 9394224 ext 745
Email: [email protected]
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