Counsellor

My name is Kamaia Renata and I am the school Guidance Counsellor. 

As the school counsellor I am available to students, parents and staff and can be contacted by phone, email or more usually for the students, a note left at my door. Messages can also be left on my answer phone.   I will endeavour to make an appointment or contact you as soon as possible. 

What happens in Counselling?

In counselling you are helped to explore your difficulties and concerns, and to develop more satisfying and resourceful ways of living.

As a full member of the NZ Association of Counsellors and a professionally trained counsellor you can expect me to:

• Be trustworthy.
• Respect your confidentiality.
• Listen to you carefully and sensitively.
• Help you sort out how you would like things to be different.
• Support you in changes you wish to make.

Parents often find it very useful to talk through issues on the phone and to use me as a resource person.  I also have a good knowledge of other agencies that may be of use.  Students who choose to see me will have appointments scheduled during different lessons so as to minimise the impact on their learning.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any concerns or would like further information on the services I can offer - kamaia.renata@naenae-college.school.nz

Kamaia Renata is available by appointment during the week. For an appointment, students need to fill in an appointment slip outside her office and slip it under her door, either during lunchtime or interval. Mrs Renata will send for students from class.