Seeking help for problems

Coping with problems when things are difficult or have gone wrong is not easy.  But remember, it is not a sign of weakness if you feel you can’t manage on your own; it is more a sign of strength that you know when to ask for help.

Within School

As well as using your friends in school or the boarding house, there are a range of others you can turn to for support:

  • your tutor (or another teacher you get on well with)
  • your Housemaster, Matron or other House Staff
  • the Vice Master
  • one of the Medical Centre nurses
  • the School Chaplain
  • the School Counsellor

What is counselling?

Counselling is a means of gaining help and support for the problems and difficulties faced in life.

COUNSELLING at Bedford School

A confidential counselling service for pupils is available at school during term time at the following times:

  • Monday 12.00 – 3.00pm 
  • Tuesday 12.00 – 5.00pm 
  • Wednesday 12.00 – 2.00pm 
  • Thursday 12.00 – 5.00pm 
  • Friday 12.00 – 2.00pm 

Appointments can be requested via:

Counselling appointments are located above the Medical Centre on Burnaby Road.

Our Counsellors

Amanda Horlick

Lead Counsellor

Alison Ilman

Counsellor

Jennifer Cooper

Counsellor