Pastoral Care
Student Counselling.
A confidential, caring space for every St Theresa's girl.
"Every girl deserves to be heard, believed, and walked alongside."
Growing up is not always easy. At St Theresa's we believe that a girl learns best when she feels safe, valued and supported. Our Student Counselling service exists so that no girl ever has to carry her worries alone — whether they come from home, from the classroom, from her friendships, or from somewhere harder to name.
Conversations with the school Counsellor are confidential. Information is shared with parents, staff or outside authorities only when a girl's safety — or another child's safety — requires it, and wherever possible this is done together with the girl.
How we can help
Family & home life
Adjusting to life away from home, family stress, bereavement, or difficulties between a girl and her parents or guardians.
Bullying & safety
Any form of bullying, intimidation, or unkindness — whether in the dormitories, the classroom, or online.
Abuse & safeguarding
A confidential first point of contact for any girl who has experienced sexual, physical or emotional abuse. Disclosures are handled with the utmost care and, where required by law, escalated safely.
Academic pressure
Exam anxiety, study skills, motivation, subject choices, and managing the demands of SGCSE and IGCSE preparation.
Friendships & relationships
Navigating friendships, peer pressure, identity, self-esteem, and questions about boys and relationships.
Faith & values
A space to talk through spiritual questions, moral dilemmas, and growing into the young woman God calls each girl to be.
Our School Counsellor
Counsellor
Booking an appointment
Any girl may walk in, leave a note, or ask a staff member to arrange a session. Parents and guardians are also welcome to request a meeting with the Counsellor on behalf of their daughter.
Available times
- Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 15:30 (drop-in & by appointment)
- Saturday: 09:00 – 12:00 (boarders, by appointment)
In an emergency
If you or another girl is in immediate danger, please speak to any member of staff, the Boarding Mistress, or the Headmaster's office straight away — day or night.
Private & confidential
Book an appointment online
Only the school Counsellor will see this request — not your teachers, parents, the Headmaster, or any other staff. You will receive a private reference code to check the status of your appointment.
Check the status of your request
Enter your private reference code below. Nobody else can see this — not even staff with the code can read it without knowing it exactly.