Counselling Services
in Schools and Colleges
What is the student counselling project?
Working in primary and secondary schools and colleges in the Wigan borough, we offer a generic counselling service to children and young people who are experiencing social, emotional or behavioural problems. The service offers equal access to all, in a safe environment. Offering counselling in school/college also minimises disruption to the young person’s education, as only one lesson is missed.
FAQ
If there is anything else you would like to know about our services you can either fill in our enquiry form or call us on 01942 867 888.
Children and young people are usually seen on a fortnightly basis and they will see the same counsellor for every session. Usually, they will be seen by our counsellors between 8 and 10 times. All of our counsellors have a minimum of two years’ experience and are accredited/registered members of the BACP. This means they have the knowledge and skills needed to offer the young person a safe, confidential environment to explore their issues at their own pace. There will be no blame and no shame – counselling is a safe space to say out loud what they have been thinking and feeling. We are not social services, teachers or mental health services; we are counsellors!
The service is bought by individual schools, so if you’re unsure if your child’s school provides a counselling service, call them first and they can direct you towards the next steps in making a referral.
What happens if my child discloses something to their counsellor that raises a safeguarding concern?
When a safeguarding disclosure is made by a child/young person, it is the counsellor’s role to support them in disclosing the information to the designated safeguarding adult in school. Together, the designated safeguarding adult, the young person and the counsellor will have a discussion to decide on the appropriate course of action.
General Enquiries
If you would like to speak to someone about a service, please contact our admin team on 01942 867888 or email admin@wiganfamilywelfare.co.uk
Referral Form
To make a referral simply click the button below. Please make sure you have read our GDPR policy before submitting the form.