Counselling Department

What would you like more information on?

Who are we?

We are a department made up of Counsellors who are both certified teachers with specialized training including Masters Degrees in Counselling Psychology or School Counselling. Counsellors focus on individual and group counselling, adolescent development, and mental health issues. We have two Family School Liaison Workers (FSLWs) who collaborate with counsellors to support youth in our community and help families access community resources.

Additionally, this department includes an academic advisor and two career pathways coordinators who support dual credit trades and academics.


Ms. Elaine Maxwell, M.A Counselling Psychology, C.C.C. Counsellor - Grades 8-12 (A-K) Counselling Department Head Elaine.Maxwell@sd47.bc.ca	Ms. Andrea Massullo, M.Ed School Counselling, R.C.C. Counsellor - Grades 8-12 (L-Z) Andrea.Massullo@sd47.bc.ca	Ms. Kerri Carlson Career Pathways Coordinator Dual Credit Programs Kerri.Carlson@sd47.bc.ca	Ms. Pamela Ellis Academic Advisor and Career Pathways Coordinator Pamela.Ellis@sd47.bc.ca

How to Access a Counsellor

Appointments can be made at the main office or via email to counsellors directly.

What We Offer

Personal Counselling

Students may seek support for the following:

Depression
Anxiety
Self-harm
Suicide
Bullying
Substance use
Self-Esteem
Sexual Identity
Grief
Family Relationships
Support with referrals to outside agencies

Academic/Career Counselling

We strive to help students achieve the highest academic standards that they can attain. In order to help students be successful we offer the following services:

Providing information about graduation requirements
Connecting students with tutors
Providing information about course selection
Providing post-secondary and career information
Helping students with decision making regarding future careers
Helping students access transcripts
Helping students access programs that suit their needs

Referrals

Counsellors, academic advisors and family school liaison workers can help support families with both mental health and academic resources both in our community and beyond.