Counselling for School Refusal
From time to time some children will not want to go to school.
Your child may complain of being ill or scared of school, or they may even pretend to go to school but then go elsewhere by themselves or with friends.
Reasons for school refusal
Common reasons may include:
- Transition issues
- Illness in family
- Fear of school
- Friendship issues
- Isolation
- Pushing boundaries
- Bullying
- Fear of tests
- Fear of teachers
- Specific phobia at school (e.g. having to share public toilets)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- An inability to cope with the demands of school
School refusal is often closely associated with some form of anxiety.
We work with parents, young people and schools to discover the reasons behind school refusal and work towards getting a young person back at school, feeling safe and supported.
Counselling with an Educational Psychologist can help you and your child to better understand and manage school refusal.
We can assist by:
- Writing school refusal management plans for young people
- Educating parents about school refusal
- Helping school manage difficult students
- Providing individual counselling for a young person who is school refusing
Counselling can help your child to:
- Discover the reasons behind their school refusal
- Manage their anxiety
- Boost self confidence at school
- Learn how to regulate emotions
- Feel in control of their thoughts and emotions
Book for Counselling
Limited places available. Waiting time may be 2-4 weeks during busy periods.
More questions?
See our Counselling FAQ listing the most frequently asked questions and answers about counselling.
Please contact us if you have any questions not covered in the FAQ.
