The Educational Psychology & Wellbeing Service (EPWS) is made up of three teams – Educational Psychology Service (EPS), Outreach Counselling, and Restorative Approaches. We offer a range of approaches to help improve outcomes for children and young people (CYP) experiencing difficulties with learning, social & emotional development or well-being.
The Outreach Counselling Service offers emotional and mental health support for CYP, and adults in a safe and supportive environment. It is provided by qualified counsellors and supervised final-year trainees, working closely with schools and CAMHS teams.
Services
How can we help?
We offer person-centred counselling for children, young people, and adults that focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. The approach is non-directive and respects their autonomy, allowing them to lead the process at their own pace. It emphasises empathy, understanding, and unconditional positive regard, enabling individuals to feel heard, valued, and accepted. This fosters self-awareness, growth, and the ability to work through challenges in a way that feels empowering and authentic.
Support for Schools
- Collaborate closely with the school pastoral team to ensure a person-centred approach to student well-being, addressing emotional, academic, and social needs
- Work alongside the school nurse and Child Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to create a comprehensive support network
- Assist schools in developing and maintaining well-being programmes that promote mental health awareness and resilience among students and staff
- Provide Critical Incident support during emergencies or crises, offering guidance and counselling to help students and staff cope with challenging situations
- Provide support for school staff on mental health awareness, safeguarding, and effective strategies for supporting students.
Services for Young People
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to express their feelings without harm
- Offer person-centred counselling sessions tailored to each individual's needs
- Utilise creative approaches when talking might be challenging for young people, helping them communicate through art, activities, or other non-verbal methods
Support for Adults
- Create a safe space for adults, including parents and school staff, to share their concerns and seek emotional support
- Sessions helping adults process their feelings and develop coping strategies in a confidential environment
Counselling Details
- The Outreach Counselling service accepts referrals for children, young people, school staff and parents
- Sessions are one-to-one, person-centred, and last 50 minutes
- All sessions are confidential unless a disclosure occurs, which will be handled in line with the school's safeguarding procedures
- Counselling sessions can be face-to-face in school, online, or by telephone
Qualified Professionals
- Services are provided by qualified counsellors and supervised final-year trainees, ensuring high standards of care
- We are members, and adhere to the ethics of the following professional bodies:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- United Kingdom Council for Psycotherapy (UKCP)
Clinical Supervision
- Clinical supervision services for professionals to ensure high-quality therapeutic practices
- Supporting counsellors in managing their caseloads effectively and maintaining ethical standards
School requirements
Costs
Please see below for Oureach Counselling package costs:
- £11,507 for 1 day per week for the academic year*
- £5,754 for 0.5 day per week for the academic year*
* 1 qualified counsellor and up to 2 volunteer counsellors, dependent on room availability
Please contact us should you wish to discuss a level of service not detailed as a package.
Service Specifications
Contacts
Schools Outreach Counselling Manager
020 8921 8833
sukwinder.jandu@royalgreenwich.gov.uk