From the Counselling Team 

Welcome from the College Counselling Team

A very warm welcome back to the new school year to all our SPX families.  Once again, we look forward to providing confidential emotional and social support and guidance for your son and family throughout this year.  Let me introduce our College counselling team and relevant contact information for your safe-keeping.

Mr Rick Russo

Counsellor (Full time Monday to Friday) working with students across all year groups.

Email:  rrusso@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au 

Direct Phone:  9414 4359

School Mobile (in case of emergency):  0418 438 325

Mrs Joe McCarthy

Psychologist (5 days per fortnight:  Tuesdays, Thursdays and Mondays on Day 6 of the cycle) working with students across all year groups.

Email:  jmccarthy@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au 

Direct Phone:  9414 4322

Mrs Judy Gill

Psychologist (5 days per fortnight:  Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays on Day 1 of the cycle) working with students across all year groups.

Email:  jgill@stpiusx.nsw.edu.au 

Direct Phone:  9414 4315

Throughout 2021 the Counselling Team, together with the Diverse Learning Team, look forward to providing CONFIDENTIAL support to assist your son to build his SELF CONFIDENCE / SELF ESTEEM AND RESILIENCE within a caring, supportive Catholic school community.  Please do not hesitate to make contact with any of the above team should the need arise.

Mr Rick Russo - College Counsellor/Chaplaincy Services