STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICE An Introduction Iola Wilson Assistant Director counselling/home
Team of professionally qualified counsellors Experienced administrative team Accredited by the BACP ( British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy ) Currently working over five sites ( Main library, KB, Easter Bush, Moray House & ECA) Who & where we are
Confidential short term counselling – up to six sessions Counselling offered includes counselling, CBT, hypnotherapy & EMDR Drop-in workshops programme/other events Staff consultation and training Online mental health support eg Big White Wall Bibliotherapy & e-books What we offer
Personal Tutors Student Support Officers Accommodation Services University Health Centre Student Disability Service EUSA (Edinburgh University Students’ Association) University Liaison
Sent registration form and questionnaire Offered an initial appointment – if appropriate Referred for short term counselling Given a list of agencies or other contacts if more appropriate What happens when a student contacts us
Since moving to the Main Library three years ago there has been a 75% increase in demand Last year we saw 1680 students individually and 560 at workshops & other events SCS – from Sept to May also offers evening appointments What you might not know……
Students who have disclosed a pre-existing mental health problem Students who may experience distress or develop a problem during their course Who needs support
24/7 availability of mental health support for students Anonymity one of the main reasons for use Monitored by professional counsellors Online forums Resource information Guided self help programmes on wide range of issues Big White Wall reasons for project
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