Location: T. 3.11 and T.3.12Opening Hours: In-semester ‘Drop-In’ hour at 11am-12pmContact Nessa: 061-204919 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call Bríd: 061-204948 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Nessa and Bríd are here to listen. The counselling service provides all students with the opportunity to talk in a relaxed, comfortable and confidential setting. (Please note that the counselling service only operates during semester times ie: weeks 1-15 in both Semester 1 & 2)
Due to COVID-19, the counselling service will operate on a blended model for delivery to students in Semester 1;
• Initial drop-in meeting on campus with on-duty counsellor/counsellors, for screening and/or to set up an individual plan for face to face /online counselling support
• Alternatively, if your initial point of contact is via email to the generic counselling address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., a counsellor will assess your needs & counsellor availability, and make an individual
support plan for you, accordingly
• Non face to face counselling will be offered via Zoom or other online platform; also by telephone counselling as per individual agreement between counsellor & student.
• On a need’s basis, online support group sessions for bereavement / anxiety/ exam stress etc. will be setup
Support is provided for many issues, such as:
- Stress, Panic/anxiety attacks
- Crisis pregnancy
- Eating disorders
- Bereavement
- Exam stress
- Post-abortion
- Depression
- Sexual/emotional/physical abuse
- Bullying and many others
Making an appointment is simple. Just follow these 3 easy steps
- Call into the ‘Drop-In’ hour for an informal chat (11am-12pm).
- Counsellors will then set up an appointment for you during the week.
- Return for your appointment.