GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS AND SCHOOL NURSE

We are committed to providing each student with the support they need to flourish and grow.  We have one full time counsellor (who is also a registered pyschologist) and one part time counsellor.  We also have a school nurse available on Tuesdays.

Booking a counselling appointment

Students can make contact with our guidance counsellors by clicking on the 'Counselling Referral Form' button below.

Booking a nurse appointment

Students can book an appointment with the school nurse by emailing: schoolnurse@evolveyouth.org.nz


Psychologist and Counsellor

Vernice Young

vernice.young@stmw.school.nz

I am a registered psychologist with the goal of supporting young people to thrive and live with vitality and joy. 

My aim is to support our students to navigate their challenges in a confidential, non-judgemental counselling space where interactive sharing, personal growth and life-skill development are encouraged. 

I am here full-time and look forward to supporting you.


Guidance Counsellor

Fiona Delaney

fiona.delaney@stmw.school.nz

Kia ora koutou I am a counsellor who graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma from Massey University in 2023. I have 10 years teaching experience and am mother to two young daughters.

I have an interest in supporting young people with issues around identity, empowerment and advocacy which I have explored through voluntary work at the Lower Hutt Women's Centre.

I work at St Mary's on Mondays and Tuesdays and look forward to supporting you and your whānau.


​​​​​​​School Nurse

​​​​​​​ Fiona Ryan

schoolnurse@evolveyouth.org.nz

We have a school nurse available one day per week, provided by Evolve Wellington Youth Services.  Our current nurse is Fiona Ryan.

Fiona is at school on Tuesdays from 9am-1pm.

To make an appointment email: schoolnurse@evolveyouth.org.nz or go and see her directly in the Medical Room (sick bay) on Tuesdays.

Emergency Support

OUR SCHOOL COUNSELLORS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE DURING SCHOOL TERM TIME.   

Below are some Emergency Contact Organisations that can be accessed for wellbeing support during the holidays or after hours.

If it is an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111 immediately.


Where to get help:

• Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)

• Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)

• Youth services: (06) 3555 906

• Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234

• What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)

• Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)

• Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737

• Aoake te Rā: Call 0800 000 053