Counselling for personal difficulties

Seeking counselling can be a difficult situation; however students may have times during their course when talking to a trained counsellor can be helpful. Counselling can help students who may be facing crisis situations or adjustment difficulties that are impacting upon their ability to cope with their studies at college or university. Issues can include stress, exam anxiety and depression or family problems.

This issue may be particularly relevant to adult learners, who may be concerned about how they’re going to cope with an academic setting and whether they’re going to be able to adapt to it. Therefore, it is important to inform them about counselling opportunities available in your organisation, as this may avoid thoughts of pulling out or a sense that something is wrong during their studies.

Further information

• Local information
• Your organisation 

Couselling for personal difficulties PDF

To understand counselling services offered by your organisation or available in your area.

Info pack PDF

General information about student support services in your organisation.