"I am Mrs Ross, the School Counsellor at Glyn - students come and see me for lots of different reasons including - Family Issues; Anxiety; Depression; Bereavement/Loss; Low Self Esteem; Stress (including exams); Sexuality; Self Harm; Long Term Bullying and Anger issues - although this is not a complete list.

 

Counselling can offer a neutral space where students are able to speak confidentially and without judgement and can work through whatever is on their mind. They have half hour sessions either weekly or fortnightly for as long as it is agreed it is helpful for them.

 

Referrals are made via the student's Form Tutor or Head of Year, and students can also self refer via the SHARP System Report, whichever feels most comfortable.     

 

I have worked at Glyn for over 10 years and am a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)."

 

 

 

We are incredibly lucky to have an on site team of NHS Mental Health Practitioners. They can offer short term, evidence based support for when you may be struggling with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. They work with you to create goals you can work towards in your sessions. These may be one to one or small group sessions. Practitioners also offer Parent and Carer workshops. Please make a referral through the Glyn SHARP page or email them directly: rxx.mhstepsom@nhs.net

 

 

 

"I am Karen Cooke, Assistant SENco at Glyn and I oversee the ELSA interventions in the SEND department.  ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) helps students with anxiety difficulties, anger regulation, and friendship issues.  The ELSA interventions are designed to help students recognise, understand and manage their emotions to increase success and flourish in school and beyond.

ELSA interventions can be in small groups or 1:1, they are offered on a weekly basis.  Referrals are made by Heads of Year or the student’s Form Tutor.  

ELSA is a shorter intervention in comparison to counselling ; and lasts weeks rather than in the longer term."

 

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