how can I organise a school counselling session?

[Tilster_42]

Hey everyone! Just wondering how I can self refer for a school counselling session…? I’ve never done this before so I’m not sure how to book one, and I don’t really want to ask anyone in person because that might worry them and I don’t want to have to worry about someone worrying about me, y’know?
Do I just contact my school via email or is there a specific type of person who I need to reach out to? I.e, deputy head, head of well-being, office staff. (of course, if every Aussie school has a different wellbeing system then I guess asking for specifics is pointless)

You know what, it would probably be best if someone just gave me a list of instructions as to what they did or what they recommend I do because I am way in over my head with this. (If you need context I’m asking because I’m losing sleep and the ability to function due to prolonged stress and anxiety)

[indigo22]

Hi Til,

Have you had a look at your school's website, there should be a section on student welfare that may give you some information. Failing that, one of your teachers or the school staff should be able to direct you to the right person to talk to. I hope you are able to get some help so you can have a more healthy sleeping pattern and return to better functioning.

Thinking of you,

indigo 💜

[Tilster_42]

Hey man,

You've been a big help for me these past few days, so thank you so much.

School website was very vague. Talked more about the confidentiality of meetings then where I can find them, so I'll probably have to take on your second advice and ask my homegroup teacher. She's helped me a lot in the past so it hopefully it won't be too tricky.

Thanks again mate 💛