Counselling

College

The College does not provide any official in-house counselling services. However, students should feel able to approach their College Adviser for pastoral help and advice, and the Pastoral Adviser or the Dean can provide additional support. GCR Welfare Reps are also available if you feel happier speaking to another student.

See information about College welfare assistance.

University Counselling Service

The University has a professionally-staffed, confidential Student Counselling Service for assistance with personal, emotional, social, and academic problems. The Service is available free to all matriculated undergraduate and graduate members of the University.

You may find that it is helpful to talk things through first with a friend, family member, tutor, supervisor, Adviser, or College Doctor – often problems can be resolved by talking to someone like this. If you don't feel that these people could help you, you can go to the Student Counselling Service for confidential help and advice, away from the familiar daily environment.

The staff consists of professionally trained and widely experienced female and male counsellors, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists and a psychiatrist, all of whom are accustomed to helping people from many different backgrounds and cultures, and with a wide range of issues. The team has expertise in fields including psychodynamic counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and group work.

Opening hours and details on how to request an appointment can be found on the Counselling Service webpages.

Nightline

Nightline is a helpline run by students and for students. It operates at night from 8pm to 8am during term time. You can phone them on (2)70270 or visit them at 16 Wellington Square. They can phone you back if you prefer.

The service they provide is confidential, impartial and non-judgemental, and there is no religious, political or social bias. You can ask to talk to a male or female volunteer, whichever makes you feel more comfortable, and you can talk for as long as you want.