The Talking Hub
Our School Counsellors
Counselling is a talking therapy and can be accessed through a head of year referral. Counsellors can help with low mood, anxiety, grief, stress, bullying, relationships and self-esteem. We have two dedicated school counsellors, Jody Timms and Natalie McNamara, and they offer one-to-one sessions and group sessions to promote wellbeing and positive mental health.
What is counselling?
Our aim is to offer you a safe and confidential space where you can work through worries or issues that you are currently facing which have brought you to counselling.
Counselling is a talking therapy which people usually seek when they want to change or understand something that is happening in their lives. Counselling can help you to understand yourself, current issues, thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, and help you to find solutions to your problems.
During your counselling session you’ll be encouraged to talk about your feelings and emotions with a counsellor who’ll listen and support you without judging or criticising.
It can take a number of sessions before you start to see progress, but you should gradually start to feel better with the help and support of your counsellor. Our school service offers up to 12 Counselling sessions, you may not need all 12 sessions.
What can counselling help with?
Low mood, anxiety, grief, stress, bullying, relationships, self-esteem, gender/sexuality issues.
Who can access the service?
Students attending Sale High School. It is a FREE service available Monday to Friday.
How can I access the service?
To access the service, you can ask your Head of year to refer you to one of the school counsellors.
Who will I see?
Jody Timms and Natalie McNamara are our in house school counsellors.
Jody Timms, School Counsellor
Natalie McNamara, School Counsellor
External Support
KOOTH
An online mental wellbeing community offering free, safe and anonymous support for all.
SHOUT
Shout is a 24/7 UK text messaging service for times when people feel they need immediate support. Text 85258
MIND
An organisation providing young people with practical support with their mental health and wellbeing.
CHILDLINE
A charity providing a 24 hour support helpline to children and young people, along with other support information online.
YOUNG MINDS
A charity who provides a range of support for young people regarding mental health and wellbeing.
EARLY BREAK
An organisation providing young people with support on areas of addiction, in particular, related to drugs and alcohol.
Here is a selection of services available in, and outside of school, that students can access to support good mental health even if they are still waiting for counselling.
