University life can sometimes be very demanding at times. The reasons for this can range from a heavy workload and imminent deadlines, to relationship problems and difficulties of a personal nature. Student Counselling provides an opportunity to discuss any difficulties you may be experiencing in your life with a professionally trained person in a confidential environment.

Counselling can equip you with new ways to think about an issue or problem you may be experiencing while helping you to manage things better and feel more in control. Our Counsellors work in a non-judgemental way, respecting your values and beliefs and with the aim of offering you the best opportunity to change things for the better.

Counselling can help with:

• Academic worries/pressures
• Relationship difficulties
• Issues with self-esteem and confidence
• Panic attacks
• General anxiety and stress
• Family problems
• Issues around sex and sexuality
• Depression
• Difficulties with alcohol or drugs
• Homesickness
• Suicidal thoughts
• Making difficult decisions
• Bereavement and parental separation
• Eating disorders
• Loneliness and feelings of isolation
• Self-harm
• Difficulties managing anger
• Bullying and harassment

Services we provide:

• Daily drop in service (15 minute time slots)
• Time limited one-to-one counselling support (to a maximum of five sessions)
• Workshops
• Information and self-help resources on specific issues
• Appointments via Zoom and telephone (by prior arrangement)
• Signposting to external services
• Liaison with external agencies (at student request)