Student Information
WHAT HAPPENS IN COUNSELLING
In counselling you can talk about problems and concerns in a safe place with someone who will support you.
You are entitled to a counsellor
+ Whom you can trust
+ Who listens carefully and sensitively
+ Who is non-judgemental and will not blame you for the problem
+ Who will try to see things from your point of view
+ Who encourages you to make your own decision
+ Who will support you in any changes you decide to make
+ Who will offer to refer you to other help if necessary
HOW COUNSELLING CAN HELP
A Counsellor can help you to:
+ Improve how you feel about yourself
+ Think about things in a new way
+ Do things differently
+ Reduce your stress
+ Open new options or directions for yourself
+ Plan and set your goals
+ Explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours
+ Get to know yourself better
+ Improve your relationships