Counselling and Emotional Wellbeing Support
At The Kassia Academy, we recognise that learners may sometimes need support beyond the day-to-day care offered by school staff. Counselling gives young people time and space to explore their feelings with a trained professional.
David Montoya, the Kings Academy Trust counsellor, supports learners across the Trust. He works alongside Kassia’s pastoral and safeguarding teams so that counselling forms part of the wider support available to each learner.
How counselling can help
Young people may benefit from counselling for many reasons, including anxiety, bereavement, changes at home, friendships, self-esteem or difficult experiences. They do not need to have a diagnosis to benefit from talking to someone.
Sessions are guided by the young person’s needs. They may involve talking or creative activities that help them express feelings and develop ways to manage challenges. Counselling is offered sensitively and without judgement.
Accessing support
If you think your child would benefit from counselling, please contact the school to discuss their needs. Learners can also speak to a trusted member of staff. We will explain how the service works, including arrangements for referrals, consent and sessions, before counselling begins.
Counselling is one part of our wider pastoral offer. Where a learner needs different or more specialist support, we will work with the family and relevant services to consider the next steps.
Privacy and safeguarding
We respect a learner’s privacy and will explain to them what information can remain confidential. Confidentiality has limits: if the counsellor believes a learner or someone else may be at risk of harm, they will share relevant information with the school’s safeguarding team so that appropriate action can be taken.
To discuss counselling or another form of emotional wellbeing support, please contact the school on 01925 452010 or admin@tkas.org.uk
