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Who is the counselling service for?<\/b><\/p>\nWho is the counselling service for?<\/b><\/p>\n
The service is there for all students no matter what the problem. Our job is to assess and advise appropriately to help.<\/p>\n
What can the counselling service offer and do to help?<\/b><\/p>\n
We offer\u00a0services ranging from a brief chat to long term psychotherapy. There are daily drop in sessions where you can sit and just have a chat about whatever you need to with one of our assistant psychologists, daily psychoeducational classes to help teach you skills necessary to maintain a healthy mind-set and more long term individual psychotherapy should it be needed.<\/p>\n
What are the main causes of stress that young people would face now a days?<\/b><\/p>\n
Life.<\/p>\n
Why do you think there is such a stigmatization surrounding mental illness?<\/b><\/p>\n
We do not like to admit to being vulnerable as it\u2019s perceived as a sign of weakness.<\/p>\n
What would you advise people to do every day to help look after their mental health?<\/b><\/p>\n
Be less judgmental of themselves and others.<\/p>\n
What advice would you give to those looking to attend counselling?<\/b><\/p>\n
Have courage, you\u2019re worth it! 1,000 other students have come through our doors this year. You can too.<\/p>\n
What are the different levels of counselling available in UL?<\/b><\/p>\n
Everything from brief chat to long term psychotherapy.<\/p>\n
In your experience, what is the most common reason people would give for not going to the counselling service when they need it?<\/b><\/p>\n
Many take weeks to pluck up the courage, mostly because they are worried about being judged.<\/p>\n
What should someone do if their friend is having a difficult time in order to help them?<\/b> Sit, listen and give them time. It\u2019s also important to help guide toward professional help.<\/p>\n
Where is the counselling department in UL?<\/b><\/p>\n
CM073, main building. Just walk on into the waiting room and we will look after you from there.
\nBy Charlotte Ryan\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n