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S.M.I.L.E. Schools

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
– Ella Davis

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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ELLA DAVIES (BA (Hons) & MSc)

Ella completed her Master’s degree in art therapy at Queen Margaret University, and  has trained psychodynamically and in person-centred practice. She believes art offers another means of expression and communication, which can be used as a tool to support an individual in working through their struggles. 

Before joining S.M.I.L.E., Ella worked as an art therapist in a high school, as well as supporting adults in an eating disorder service. Previously, she has also worked as a carer for both children and older people, and as a support worker for young people with learning disabilities, ADHD and autism, and has a particular interest in neurodiversity. Ella is based at James Young High School. She also currently works as a school counsellor in a primary school. 

When she is not engaging in the arts herself, Ella enjoys movement, such as running and climbing, and being outdoors. 

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