This page provides students, caregivers and staff with useful information, links and resources to support them with student well-being.
Your tūhono teacher should be the first point of contact for any concerns you may have. You will see your tūhono teacher most days of the week. In many cases they will be your tūhono teacher throughout your time at college.
Every year level has two deans, often the deans move through the year levels with students, so you may have the same dean for the duration of your time at College. Your designated deans are another contact for you and they can assist with academic, social and general wellbeing concerns.
There are always times in your life when things don’t work out the way you would like them to. At times like this, it can help to talk to someone.
As counsellors we are trained to help you with all sorts of life challenges. We have time to sit down and help you to find a way through. We are also lucky enough to have trained youth workers as part of our team who offer mentoring and support.
Possible reasons to see a counsellor:
School stuff
Home stuff
Friendship difficulties
A death in the family
Feeling down or anxious
Being bullied
You or your friend need help and are not sure what to do
Always feeling angry or sad
Health problems
Wanting to make some changes in your life
Worried about school expenses
Sexuality and/or gender identity issues
Alcohol or drug problems
Relationship hassles
Struggling with confidence
You have been out of school for any reason and need help settling back in
They will keep what you say confidential (with the exception of someone being at risk of serious harm)
Listen to you carefully
Respect you and your whānau
Be honest and trustworthy
Not judge you, blame you or shame you
Be sensitive to your background and culture
Support you in making the changes you want to make
Advocate for you if you are having trouble speaking up for yourself
Refer you to other support services where appropriate e.g. KYS
Help you to find strategies to manage some of the difficulties you are facing
If you wish to see a guidance counsellor please either:
Complete the self-refer form (Note: this form is only monitored during school term time)
Go to Te Whare Tauawhiawhi and fill out a referral form and pop it into the box available
Ask your teacher or dean to refer you
Ask your caregiver to refer you by emailing one of the counsellors
Email one of the guidance team - rhb@pc.school.nz; srg@pc.school.nz or cfl@pc.school.nz
1-1 mentoring catch ups
Group programmes
Setting goals
Celebrating success
Being your biggest fan
They will keep what you say confidential (with the exception of someone being at risk of serious harm)
Listen to you carefully
Respect you and your whānau
Be honest and trustworthy
Not judge you, blame you or shame you
Be sensitive to your background and culture
Support you in making the changes you want to make
Advocate for you if you are having trouble speaking up for yourself
If you would like support from one of our youth workers, please make an appointment with one of the counselling team.
Head of Guidance
Dip Teach, Dip Couns, Post Grad Dip Ed.
MNZAC
I have been working in the education sector for 30 years, starting my career as a primary school teacher, then as an RTLB. Since 2006 I have been a school guidance counsellor both in the Hutt Valley and on the Kāpiti Coast.
In my spare time I love being out on the water fishing or creating music in my home studio. I am a very proud father of three awesome young men.
In college: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Counsellor
Dip Teach, Bachelor of Counselling
MNZAC
I have worked with young people as a counsellor since 2011 at youth and whānau agency Challenge 2000, Johnsonville and in high schools in the Porirua area. I moved into school guidance counselling in 2018 at Wellington East Girls’ College, and I am now part of the incredible team at Paraparaumu College.
I love music, performing and songwriting, and moonlight as a singer in an 80s dance band. I am a proud mum of two awesome young men, and have a gorgeous granddaughter who I love spending time with.
In college: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Counsellor
Bachelor of Counselling, Certificate in Teacher Aide, PMNZAC
I have worked with young people since 2011, first as a teacher aide then moving into counselling. I have worked in Porirua and on the Kāpiti Coast. I have a passion for seeing our rangatahi thrive.
I enjoy whānau, live music, the beach and coffee!
In college: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Counsellor
B.Ed Teaching, Post Grad Dip (Guidance and Education, Hons), Master of Education.
I have been guidance counselling for the last decade. I began my career at Central Hawkes Bay College, counselling and teaching visual arts. I now enjoying being part of the Paraparaumu College guidance team.
I love running, tramping, camping and all things creative.
In college: Fri
Youth Worker
Dip Youthwork and Development
I have been working with young people for four years. My mahi so far has ranged from facilitating workshops and development programmes to 1-1 mentoring. I am passionate about incorporating Te ao Māori into all that I do.
I enjoy kapa haka, music, and hanging out with my whānau.
In college: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Youth Worker
Dip Pastoral Leadership (Specialising in Youth), Bachelor of Applied Theology
I have been working with young people professionally for six years in multiple organisations. I started working as a 24/7 youth worker this year and I am currently undergoing my Certificate in Youth Work.
I enjoy going on long walks in nature, reading a good book and playing board/card games.
In college: Mon, Tue
Counsellor
BA, PGDip Applied Theology, Master of Counselling, PMNZAC
I have a background in youth work in high schools and have loved working with young people in this setting since 2015. While doing this work I began training as a counsellor through Waikato University, and I enjoy using a Narrative Therapy approach with the students I meet with.
Outside of work you'll find me reading an Agatha Christie at the beach or cooking (and eating) great food with family and friends.
In college: Mon, Tue
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