Guidance Counselling
At Rangiora High School we have four qualified counsellors serving our school community. Tony Jones, Kirsty Newberry, Kay Henson and Allen Pyke are all registered with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. Tony, Kay and Allen are also qualified and registered teachers.
We abide by the Code of Ethics of the NZAC which means that confidentiality is maintained unless there is an imminent risk to safety.
We are passionate about maintaining our students’ right to free and confidential counselling and guidance. We aim to work collaboratively within our strong pastoral team, helping students work toward reducing any barriers to their academic progress while also supporting them to develop skills to better manage their hauora. We work closely with our wonderful Student Support Team, Health Clinic Nurse (Chanel Kent) and wider pastoral network, when appropriate, to provide a holistic model of wellbeing.
Guidance Department hours are 8.30am - 3.00pm
If there is a need for urgent support outside of these hours please see the “After Hours Support” information further down this page.
Common challenges we are able to support students with include:
Abuse | Advocacy | Anxiety |
Bullying & Harassment | Creating Change | Depression / Low Mood |
Drugs & Alcohol | Emotional Regulation | Friendships |
Goal Setting | Holistic Well-being | Identity |
Loss & Grief | Relationships | Resilience Building |
Self Esteem | Sexuality | Trauma |
While supporting students is our primary focus we also work alongside school staff and whanau to ensure students’ wellbeing needs are met. When required, we liaise with external agencies who might provide additional support to students and their whanau.
Requesting An Appointment:
We encourage students to self refer. When caregivers, friends and school staff feel a student has a counselling need and would like to request an appointment for them, it is our hope that, whenever possible, the student is consulted and involved in this process.
Guidance staff welcome a call or email from anyone with concern for a student and unsure how to help them navigate the counselling process.
We now receive all requests for appointments via email. To request an appointment, students can head to the Student Tautoko Hub and complete the form accessed there.
OUR TEAM:
Tony Jones
Head of Guidance
Full-time: Monday to Friday
03 3118888 extension: 2625
Kirsty Newberry
Guidance Counsellor
Full-time: Monday to Friday
03 3118888 extension: 2214
Kay Henson
Guidance Counsellor
Part-time: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
03 3118888 extension: 2210
Allen Pyke
Guidance Counsellor
Part-time: Monday, Tuesday
03 3118888 extension: 2210
Tania McLaughlan
Guidance Office / Administration
Part-time: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 10.30am
Helpful Websites:
Need To Talk: Free call or text 1737
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865
Alcohol & Drugs
Anger
Anxiety
How Breathing Effects Feelings
Concentration Help
Concern for Student’s Welfare
Cyber Safety
Depression / Sadness
Eating Disorders
Family Violence
Sexuality
Stress Reduction
Parent Support / Resources
School and Education for Teenagers
The Changing Bodies of Teenagers
Variety NZ (KIWI kids financial support for disadvantaged families)
Triple P Parenting Programs for teens
Trouble Sleeping
Study Help
ADHD / ADD