Guidance Counselling

Thank you for taking an interest in Guidance Services at Villa Maria College.

The College Guidance Counsellor, Mrs. Virginia Hillgrove, is available for appointment at the College Monday to Friday 9am - 3.30pm during term time and after school and during school holidays as requested.

Students can also access Mrs Hillgrove's services without appointment each school day between 7.30 - 8am and at interval and lunchtimes.

To make an appointment, please either contact the Student Centre at Villa Maria College, phone the Counsellor's Office (+64 3) 348 4165 ext 837 or by email.

Counselling is:

Private and discussion is confidential
An open and trusting relationship
Non-judgemental
Relative to the individual
Listening
An opportunity to increase understanding of self and relationships with others
A means to develop more satisfying and resourceful ways of living
Overcoming old patterns which limit growth
A process of helping with difficulties
Awareness of one's essential being