Students may talk to a counsellor about anything at all which is concerning them, whether it is affecting their studies or not.

Here are just some of the issues students talk to counsellors about:

Study issues

• Difficulties over written work or presentations and 'crits'
• Lack of motivation
• Procrastination - click here to download our Overcoming Procrastination handout.
• Work blocks

Personal, developmental and relationship issues

• Relationships with friends/boyfriends/girlfriends or family members
• Homesickness/ coping with being away from home for the first time
• Loneliness
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Depression
• Phobias
• Sexual issues
• Trauma
• Identity issues
• Dealing with dilemmas or difficult decisions
• Health concerns
• Eating disorders/anxieties about food
• Alcohol and drugs

Cultural/Transitional

• Adjusting to a new culture/language
• Adjusting to university life

Counselling can also help with:

• Dealing with a crisis or immediate concern
• Support with long term difficulties
• Getting access to specialist help
• Referring to other resources

In addition to our counsellors, we also have a mental health adviser, health adviser and chaplain.

It doesn't matter if you don't know who is the best person to speak to. The important thing is that if you want to speak to someone you should Contact Us.

We will be able to help determine what is the best type of help for you.