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The James Young High School

S.M.I.L.E. works in partnership with The James Young High School to support young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

If you’d like to make a referral to join the waiting list for school counselling, please speak with your Pupil Support team or contact the school directly on 01506 280500.

Our counselling team work within the school on a regular basis and are here to provide a safe, supportive space for young people to talk things through.

Counsellors based at The James Young High School:
– Daniela Cernicchiaro
– Sinéad Doherty

Schools counsellor

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DANIELA CERNICCHIARO (BSc, PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Daniela started her education studying Psychology at Queen Margaret University before completing her PGDip training in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Edinburgh University. She has volunteered with Place2Be for 4.5 years, working with children as a school counsellor alongside working for a charity specializing with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Through Place2Be, she completed her Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Skills for Working with Children.
Daniela was trained in an integrative approach to counselling and works with both person-centered and psychodynamic modalities when practicing.
 
In her spare time, Daniela enjoys reading and often spends a day off scouting charity shops for new things to read. She also spends a lot of her time with friends, enjoying the cinema and watching rugby together. She has two pet rabbits and a large family who she loves to be with. Daniela‘s family are originally from Italy where a lot of them still live, and who she frequently goes to visit in her family’s home town of Salerno. 

Schools Counsellor

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Sinéad DOHERTY (MSc & BMus)

Sinéad completed her Master’s degree in Music Therapy through Queen Margaret University, training in both psychodynamic and person-centred approaches. She believes strongly in the power of music as a form of communication and expression. Sinéad is registered with the HCPC and is a member of the British Association for Music Therapy.

She has previous experience working as a support worker for children and young adults with additional needs, as well as a carer for elderly people living with dementia.

In her spare time, Sinéad enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and running. She also enjoys reading, playing music, and attending live music events.

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