Student Counselling Service
The College provides a professional, confidential counselling service which is available to all students. The College has a team of psychologists available to support students. Psychologists in schools apply their psychological and educational expertise to support students to achieve academic success, psychological health, and social and emotional wellbeing.
You can talk to a psychologist about all sorts of problems. They will always take your concerns seriously. Difficult life situations affect all young people and can include:
- emotional stress such as depression and anxiety
- grief and sadness
- bullying
- family, friendship and relationship issues.
Seeing a psychologist is an opportunity to talk about problems, ask questions and get a new perspective on things. It can be an opportunity for time out with a skilled listener to quietly think and talk about the things that are affecting you.
Accessing Counselling
Students can self-refer by contacting the counselling service via the following methods: Direqt Message via Seqta, emailing wellbeing@crcs.vic.edu.au, or by filling in the appointment request form available at the door of the psychologists’ office. Parents and staff can refer a student to the psychologist, however the student must still provide informed consent to engage in counselling.
Confidentiality
Psychologists have an ethical and legal responsibility to protect your rights to confidentiality and privacy. However, there are occasions when psychologists are legally required to disclose information. This only occurs when:
- the information provided by you during service provision suggests or indicates serious harm or risk of harm to you or to anyone else in the school or the community
- required by law, for example, mandatory reporting provisions or court subpoena, or
- you consent to the release of information
The psychologist will ask you to sign a form that says that you have understood when they cannot keep information confidential. Your confidential psychology files will be securely stored in password protected electronic files. Only the psychologists have access to these files.
Communicating with Staff
While students are free to self-refer to the psychologist, the school has a duty of care to know both the whereabouts of a student at all times and to know that a student is accessing psychological services. School staff may be aware that students are attending an appointment with the psychologist. As members of staff, the college psychologists work collaboratively with teachers and Leadership staff in order to provide the best opportunity for students to develop and succeed at school.
Careers
Our career counsellors play a crucial role in guiding students towards their future professional paths. Our team offers personalised guidance and support to students as they navigate the complexities of post-secondary education and career choices. Our career counsellors help students identify their strengths, interests, and goals, and then provide information about various careers, educational pathways, and job markets. They offer assistance in researching universities, vocational programs, and job opportunities. Through one-on-one meetings, workshops, and assessment tools, career counsellors help students make informed decisions, create effective resumes, and develop essential job-searching skills. By fostering self-awareness and providing valuable resources, our careers staff empower students to confidently transition from high school education to meaningful and fulfilling careers.