Catherine Maybury
Glenhaven
Summary
I am an accomplished School Psychologist with a strong desire to meet students where they are at, to ensure they feel appreciated just as they are. Establishing rapport and trust with young people is essential to making positive change in their lives.
I have expertise in delivering solution-focused brief therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. I am very familiar with the complex and nuanced issues that arise in school environments on a daily basis. I love to work alongside my colleagues to achieve the most satisfying and meaningful outcomes for our students.
School counselling is hard work at times and it is important to be part of a supportive and compassionate team. In turn, I feel it is my responsibility to be that sort of person myself, so that others are able to bring their "best self" to the work environment.
As a committed Christian, and a regular worshiper at the Restore Church in Castle Hill, I feel my work as a Psychologist is something God has led me to, and gifted me for. While I don't have all the answers (even with so much experience) I have steady assurance that this is the work I want to continue to do.
I am ready for a new challenge as part of Roseville College and am excited about the possibilities that come with starting at a new school.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychologist, Head of Counselling Services
Rouse Hill Anglican College
01.2004 - Current
- Consultation with teachers and parents when needed, psychoeducation and support for families.
- Individual counselling sessions for senior school students, addressing anxiety, academic pressures, managing intense emotions, dealing with grief, self compassion, low mood and other developmental and wellbeing issues.
- Conducting functional behavioural assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviours and create effective behaviour intervention plans.
- Administration of, and interpretation of psychometric assessments, including the WISC and the WIAT.
- Critical incident management, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe school environment.
- Facilitation of year group and homeroom sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships. Support of Year Advisors.
- Liaison with external professionals on a regular basis as part of complex case management.
- Running mediation sessions with students, teaching them and modelling effective conflict resolution strategies.
- Providing professional development sessions for staff on topics related to mental health awareness and psycho-social development.
- Developing and promoting trauma-informed school counselling practices, as well as policies to manage sensitive student issues in consultation with Senior Executive and the Welfare Team.
- Guiding, encouraging and advocating for the Psychologists in the Senior School, organising professional development and leading by example. Balancing case loads and making decisions about distribution of new referrals.
- Responsibility to maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with APS regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
School Psychologist
The McDonald College of Performing Arts
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Worked with students and groups to manage expectations and deal with both success and disappointment when living and learning as an elite performer.
- Conducted functional behavioural assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviours and create effective behaviour intervention plans accordingly.
- Conducted individual counselling sessions to address key adolescent and childhood wellbeing issues.
- Development of policies and procedures in a variety of mental health areas (for example; students who experience suicidal ideation or self-harm, students who are diagnosed with gender dysphoria, students with eating disorders).
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Met weekly with Boarding House staff to support student care, educate parents and assist with day-to-day adolescent issues arising in a boarding environment.
School Psychologist
St Catherine's School, Sydney
01.1994 - 06.2001
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted group and individual counselling sessions for key issues in both the Junior and Senior School.
- Worked closely with students with developmental disabilities, particularly ASD.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Facilitated group counselling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
- Liaised with Head of Boarding and key boarding house staff to support boarding students.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualised Education Plans (IEPs).
Education
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - Psychology
University of New South Wales
Kensington, NSW04-1994
Skills
- Experienced in the delivery of solutions-focused brief therapy designed for the school environment
- Competence in CBT, trauma-focused counselling practice, ACT and DBT
- Skilled in administration and interpretation of various psychometric tests
- Understanding of and respect for the process of adolescent individuation
- Finding a balance between necessary psychological support and the temptation to 'pathologise' normal adolescent struggle
- A strong focus on clear and intentional communication with all stakeholders, especially the students in my care
- Keeping the Principal and Senior Executive informed and updated while also meeting the ethical requirements around confidentiality as a registered mental health professional
- Maintaining case notes and confidential student files in a professional and careful manner, making sure all notes are contemporaneous and up to date
- Working in a collegial manner with other School Psychologists, the College Wellbeing Team and the wider staff community
- Replying to parent and staff questions and requests in a timely and professional manner
- Development of policies and procedures relating to student welfare and the expanding of psychological best practice within the College
- Support and leadership for the Senior School Psychologists as a team and as individuals
Timeline
School Psychologist
The McDonald College of Performing Arts
01.2016 - 12.2020
School Psychologist, Head of Counselling Services
Rouse Hill Anglican College
01.2004 - Current
School Psychologist
St Catherine's School, Sydney
01.1994 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - Psychology
University of New South Wales
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