Ajuga School Psychologist
The NSW school counselling service plays a key role in supporting students, parents, teachers and school staff in public schools across the state. The school psychologist is the leading mental health expert in the school.
The Ajuga School Psychologist, Mekael Barnes, is on site every Monday, Thursday and Friday, and every second Wednesday.
Mekael works directly with our students to help them with issues related to learning, peer and family relationships, and managing emotions such as depression, anxiety, worry or isolation. Mekael also works with teachers, families, school executive, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.
Students and parents can contact Mekael directly through the school. The role can:
- provide counselling to students individually or in groups
- assess students with specific needs
- work collaboratively with teachers and specialist staff
- help families understand and manage their children’s learning and mental health needs
- liaise with external agencies and other mental health professionals to provide coordinated, wrap around support for individual students.