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Some children experience significant anxiety or distress about attending school.
This may involve crying before school, physical complaints, refusing to leave home, frequent absences or becoming overwhelmed by classroom and social expectations.
There can be many contributing factors, including anxiety, bullying, learning difficulties, sensory needs, family changes and other emotional concerns.
Counselling & Therapy NZ provides support for children and parents experiencing school-related anxiety and attendance difficulties.
Our approach focuses on understanding the reasons behind the distress, supporting emotional wellbeing and helping families develop appropriate strategies.
Where suitable and with consent, collaboration with schools and other professionals may be helpful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is school refusal always caused by anxiety? No. School attendance difficulties can have multiple contributing factors.
Can counselling help a child return to school? Counselling may form part of a coordinated support plan involving parents, school staff and other professionals.
Some children experience significant anxiety or distress about attending school.
This may involve crying before school, physical complaints, refusing to leave home, frequent absences or becoming overwhelmed by classroom and social expectations.
There can be many contributing factors, including anxiety, bullying, learning difficulties, sensory needs, family changes and other emotional concerns.
Counselling & Therapy NZ provides support for children and parents experiencing school-related anxiety and attendance difficulties.
Our approach focuses on understanding the reasons behind the distress, supporting emotional wellbeing and helping families develop appropriate strategies.
Where suitable and with consent, collaboration with schools and other professionals may be helpful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is school refusal always caused by anxiety? No. School attendance difficulties can have multiple contributing factors.
Can counselling help a child return to school? Counselling may form part of a coordinated support plan involving parents, school staff and other professionals.