Allied health professionals often play a critical role in supporting young people experiencing school refusal, particularly when anxiety, neurodiversity, mental health challenges, or broader wellbeing concerns are involved.
At Can’t Face School, we offer consultation support for allied health professionals who are working with a young person or family and would like guidance around school re-engagement.
These consultations provide an opportunity to discuss the situation, explore what may be contributing to the school attendance difficulties, and identify practical next steps.
Our role is to bring a school re-engagement lens to the conversation. We help bridge the gap between therapeutic progress, family support, and the school environment, so strategies feel more connected and easier to implement.
This may include discussing return-to-school planning, school communication, care team alignment, reasonable adjustments, or how to support a young person’s gradual re-engagement in a way that feels realistic and sustainable.
Consultations can also be useful when support feels fragmented, when progress in therapy is not translating into school attendance, or when families and schools need a clearer shared approach.
If you are supporting a young person experiencing school refusal, you can book a consultation to discuss the case and explore how Can’t Face School may be able to support the next stage of their return-to-school journey.
Allied Health Consultations
FAQs
Who are allied health consultations for?
These consultations are for psychologists, occupational therapists, counsellors, social workers, and other professionals supporting young people experiencing school refusal or school disengagement.
What can we discuss during the consultation?
You can discuss the young person’s current challenges, family and school context, what has already been tried, and where additional school re-engagement support may be helpful.
Can Can’t Face School work alongside my existing therapeutic support?
Yes. Our role is to complement the work already being done by allied health professionals by helping translate progress and insights into practical school-based strategies.
Can I refer a family after the consultation?
Yes. If it feels appropriate, we can discuss referral pathways and the next best step for the family or young person following the consultation.
Are consultations available online?
Yes. Allied health consultations can be delivered virtually, making it easier to collaborate regardless of location.