Meet the Student Counsellor & contact her via ulrike.miehle@giss.nsw.edu.au

Ulrike Miehle
GISS School Counsellor, Ulrike Miehle

What can the school counsellor help me with:
What does a school counsellor actually do?
How can the school counsellor help you specifically?
How can I see the school counsellor?

What can the school counsellor help me with:

  • Resolving conflicts.
  • Setting and reaching personal goals.
  • Getting along with others.
  • Figuring out your feelings.
  • Managing worries.
  • Handling anger.
  • Finding your passions.
  • Practicing how you can ask for what you need.
  • Building confidence.

What does a school counsellor actually do?

  • I meet with students 1 on 1 or in small groups to talk about how things are going for you and help you how to solve your current challenges.
  • School counsellors can help you figure out how you felt in a situation, what choices you had, and how you can handle situations in the future. 
  • School counsellors keep what you say private, unless:
    • You want to hurt yourself.
    • Someone is hurting you.
    • You want to hurt someone else.
    • You give me permission to share.

How can the school counsellor help you specifically?

  • I can offer individual counselling sessions by listening to your concerns about academic, emotional, or social problems and by helping you to process and resolve your problems.
  • I can help you with short-term counselling interventions, and referrals to other health specialists for long-term support.

How can I see the school counsellor?

  • You can initiate to meet me directly by e-mailing me, visiting me in the IB office or by asking Kate for an introduction. 
  • You can also ask your parents or teachers to get in touch with me via Operoo
  • We can meet in my office or somewhere else on the school campus or just go for a walk.

If you want support, don’t hesitate to come, and talk to me!

Ulrike Miehle

If you want support, don’t hesitate to come, and talk to me! 
Ulrike Miehle

Useful infographics

5 ways to wellbeing at home
Mental fitness action plan
Youth Response Team

5 ways to wellbeing at home

Mental fitness action plan

Youth Response Team



Youth Response Team