From the Counselling Team

- Toolbox for when times are tough
- The College Counselling Team
Toolbox for when times are tough
The article from the Happy Families website in the link below contains helpful tools for both parents and children in light of the current times we find ourselves in.
Ms Joe McCarthy - School Counsellor and Psychologist
The College Counselling Team
The College Counselling Team are available to provide confidential emotional and social support and guidance for your son and family. For reference our College Counselling Team contact details are shown below.
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 2022 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