About counselling at NWSS
School counsellors support students with academic planning, career goals, and personal well-being. They are trained professionals in both education and counselling.
Counsellors can help with:
- Personal issues at home or school.
- Stress, anxiety or emotional overwhelm.
- Questions about identity, orientation or sexuality.
- Conflicts with classes or school routines.
- Referrals to outside supports, like mental health services.
- Course planning for graduation and beyond.
- Course changes
- Academic struggles or falling behind.
- Scholarship and post-secondary information.
Students are encouraged to reach out whenever they need support.
Speak to a counsellor
Log into your MyED BC account to find out which counsellor is assigned to you.
- If you cannot book an appointment with a counsellor, staff are available for drop-in meetings at lunch or after school with no appointment needed.
- If you do have an appointment but cannot attend, please cancel the session by following the confirmation email’s instructions or send a message to your counsellor on MS Teams.
- Parents may contact their child’s school counsellor by email with any questions or concerns.
NWSS Counselling
| FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | DEPARTMENT | PHONE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarekha | Jagpal | Student Support – SIGMA | 604-517-6201 | sjagpal@sd40.bc.ca |
| Dave | Mori Supports students with last names: “Imran- Muir” | 604-517-6224 | dmori@sd40.bc.ca | |
| Marika | Melvin Supports students with last names: “Castro – Illatopa” | 604-517-6225 | mjmelvin@sd40.bc.ca | |
| Nancy | Milne Supports students with last names: “Muiruri- Sall” | 604-517-6223 | nmilne@sd40.bc.ca | |
| Matthew | Mitchell Supports students with last names: “A – Castaneda” and all International Students | International Education | 604-517-6226 | mmitchell@sd40.bc.ca |
| Jennifer | Towers Supports students with last names: “Samson- Z” | 604-517-6222 | jtowers@sd40.bc.ca |