Pupil Counselling

Consistent, school-based counselling that supports early intervention and inclusion. The same dedicated counsellor works in your school each week.

Why it matters.

Emotional difficulties can affect a pupil’s relationships, behaviour, attendance and ability to take part in school life.

School-based counselling gives pupils a consistent space to explore difficulties and access support early.

For some pupils, including those with SEND, understanding emotional needs can be an important part of removing barriers to inclusion.

1 in 5 children in England are estimated to have a probable mental disorder.

Source: NHS England, Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2023.

Best School Counselling & Mental Health Support Service, West Midlands 2025
GHP Healthcare & Pharma Awards

School Wellbeing & Inclusion Partner of the Year 2026 Midlands Enterprise Awards 2026

Central England Prestige Awards 2025/26. Counselling Service of the Year winner.

A Consistent Weekly Presence.

Working in your school each week allows the counsellor to get to know the school and become a familiar presence for pupils and staff. That consistency helps pupils build trust and makes counselling easier to access as part of the school’s wider support.

Provision can range from one full day to five days a week, depending on your school’s needs. We work alongside pastoral, safeguarding and SEND teams while maintaining the confidentiality of individual counselling.

Primary Schools.

The earlier you reach a child, the greater the difference you can make.

We work with primary-aged pupils in 30-minute counselling sessions, allowing up to nine pupils to be seen in a full day. Parents and carers can be involved where appropriate.

 

  • A dedicated counsellor in your school each week.

  • Early support for children experiencing emotional or relational difficulties.

  • Creative, play-based and trauma-informed approaches adapted to each child.

  • Support for confidence, behaviour, classroom engagement and inclusion.

 

Our primary school counsellors are experienced in working with younger children and understand the rhythms and routines of primary school life. They work alongside pastoral, SEND, inclusion and safeguarding teams as part of the wider school community.

Secondary Schools.

Support that helps young people stay engaged and feel included in school life.

We typically use a six-session model, giving each young person a regular space to build trust and explore what is happening for them. Counselling can offer support early and respond when difficulties become more pressing. With full-week provision, counselling can reach pupils across the school, including those who would benefit from support before difficulties escalate.

 

  • A dedicated counsellor in your school each week

  • Up to 140–160 pupils supported per academic year with full-week provision, depending on the school timetable and pupils’ needs.

  • Support for pupils with SEND and those facing more complex or persistent difficulties.

  • Support for engagement, emotional wellbeing and inclusion.

 

Our secondary school counsellors are experienced in working with adolescents and understand the realities of secondary school life. They work alongside pastoral, SEND and inclusion teams as part of the wider school community.

SEND & Alternative Provision.

We support pupils with SEND in mainstream and specialist schools, as well as pupils in alternative provision. We adapt the pace and approach to each pupil’s needs, including creative ways of helping them express themselves where talking is difficult.

Our counsellors work alongside pastoral, SEND and inclusion teams, fitting into the support already around each pupil while offering them a consistent, confidential space.

  • “The impact Snowford Grange have had on our children cannot be overstated. Their skilled and compassionate counsellor has supported pupils of all ages with a wide range of challenges. They come away feeling listened to, valued, and better equipped to manage their emotions.”

    Sarah Sheepy, Executive Headteacher, Coten End Primary School

  • “The counsellor quickly establishes a rapport with pupils and is creative when needed, using Lego, games, or even walking the wellbeing dog. Over the years, Snowford Grange have supported countless pupils in achieving their academic potential by ensuring they feel emotionally safe and secure at school.”

    Mrs Helen Leaf, Senior Mental Health Lead and SEN Specialist, Warwick School

Why schools partner with us.

With more than 15 years’ experience and partnerships across 60+ schools, Snowford Grange provides a reliable, professionally managed counselling service. Our counsellors become part of each school’s wider pastoral and inclusion provision while offering pupils a confidential space of their own.

  • Predictable costs, with recruitment, professional supervision and oversight managed by Snowford Grange.

  • A consistent weekly presence, with any change of counsellor carefully managed.

  • Flexible provision from one full day to a full week, shaped around your school’s needs.

  • Useful insights for inclusion: where agreed, anonymised information from counselling can help your school understand patterns in pupil needs and inform its inclusion strategy. Individual counselling remains confidential.

Talk To Us.

If you would like to discuss counselling provision for your pupils, we would be pleased to hear about your school and what you need.

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