Hello!

My name is Sarah Foley and I am the School Counsellor for St Thomas More’s available every Friday during term from 8.45 a.m.-1.15p.m.

I am a registered Psychologist and provide confidential counselling support and referrals for children and families with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, emotional difficulties, friendship issues, developmental concerns, grief and loss and adjusting to change.

My approach is child centred and informed by the theory of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- gently adapted to suit children’s developmental levels.

Counselling hours are limited so I tend to see children for about six sessions as a maximum, I will provide referrals should your child need more intensive support.

If you have concerns regarding your child’s well-being you can discuss your concerns in the first instance with your child’s class teacher or the Principal- Mrs Julie Wiley and they will advise as to whether School Counselling may be helpful.

Alternately, you can arrange an appointment for your child by contacting Julie Ogden at St.Thomas More’s reception for a referral form and I will make contact with you for a meeting to discuss your concerns. Please note, if your child attended counselling in 2019, you will need to complete a new referral form as we do not automatically continue to see children from the previous year.

All the best-

Sarah Foley
School Counsellor/Registered Psychologist