Counselling In Schools

Working together with primary schools and families across Christchurch to bring hope to Kiwi kids with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

Helping Kiwi kids live their full potential

School Counsellors

A City Legacy initiative, Counselling In Schools is an expression of our heart for young people to overcome challenges and live their full potential. Through this programme, we're delivering free mental health care services for primary students facing a variety of social, emotional and behavioural challenges.

Our fully qualified team of counsellors offer support and guidance for students in need, to address depression, anger, anxiety, social isolation, parental separation and self-image concerns. With your help, we can extend the programme to assist even more students and schools across Canterbury.

Key Benefits

Through our Counselling in Schools programme, we’re providing free, on-site mental health care, reducing wait times and enhancing student well-being.

Access

Free on-site mental health care for students during regular school hours. Reduces otherwise lengthy waiting periods for assistance.

Engagement

Removes barriers to learning, while improving engagement in the classroom, at home and play.

Early Intervention

Identify and resolve challenges early to maximise development to become healthy adults.

Equipping

Equips and empowers children to achieve their full social and educational potential. A valuable resource for teachers seeking a professional opinion for students in need.

Emotions

Assistance for children to better understand and regulate their feelings.

Christchurch

A dedicated programme for primary schools in Christchurch where mental health care is needed most.

“Through our Counselling in Schools programme, we’re providing free, on-site mental health care, reducing wait times and enhancing student well-being.”
Toni Burnside, Former Principal of Banks Avenue School