People who come to counselling are not always sure what to expect. The following information will help to clarify the way in which counselling works.

• When you first meet your counsellor, she/he will listen carefully and ask you some questions.
• The counsellor will encourage you to express your thoughts and feelings, to explore the issues of concern and to plan an effective way forward.
• The work you will do together, will be about empowering you to find the right solutions for you rather than telling you what to do.
• How many sessions do I need to attend? As part of your first meeting you and your counsellor can discuss this and work out a plan to explore your issues of concern.
• Mutual ongoing evaluation will be an essential part of the work to secure quality outcomes for you

What is Counselling?

Counselling is a specialist service provided by professional counsellors who are experienced in the developmental and learning paths of students. It facilitates self awareness and self knowledge, enables the student to cope and handle personal difficulties that hinder academic performance while learning central interpersonal and life long skills in the process.

In counselling the student and the counsellor develop a supportive relationship in which the student is empowered to make informed choices, find positive responses to difficulties and grow in self awareness.