What is Counselling?
Some of you might have had counselling in the past, or it might be something you have considered but haven’t yet taken the step . You might not have needed counselling before, but with the new challenges and experiences of being at college, you may be wondering if Counselling might now be something to try.
Short-term student counselling can be of great support in times of uncertainty, crisis or change. A counsellor will help you to focus on, and understand more clearly the issues that concern you. By respecting your values, choices and lifestyle, the Counsellor can work together with you towards making choices or changes that are right for you.
You do not need to struggle on your own with a worry or problem. Counsellors are here to support you find a way through. MIC student counselling is CONFIDENTIAL & FREE.
How MIC Student Counselling might help you?
- Improve your academic outcomes & supporting your overall wellbeing.
- Support an increased understanding of yourself and your problems.
- Promote increased confidence in your ability to cope with your problems.
- Increase your hope for the future.
Support is provided for many issues and problems :
Stress, panic/anxiety attacks; loneliness and social anxiety; eating disorders; bereavement; exam/assignment stress, presentation anxiety, doubts about course; pregnancy & post-abortion; depression; feeling hopeless or suicidal; self-harm; relationship problems; sexual/ emotional/physical abuse; gender and sexuality issues; bullying; confidence/self-esteem issues; family issues; addictive behaviours, and many others.
How & where to meet a counsellor - Limerick Campus
If you are on Limerick campus, come to Drop-In between 11 am & 12.45 pm Monday to Friday in T311 & T312. A counsellor will always be available in these times to talk meet you and talk through any issues that are concerning you.
- You do not need an appointment or a referral to attend Drop-In.
If you are off campus or for some reason cannot make drop-in hours, then send an email to : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will get back to you to arrange an alternative initial meeting.
- Most students prefer to work with their counsellor in person. However, if you are on placement or off campus we can arrange for you to have counselling via Teams or phone.
How & where to meet a counsellor - Thurles Campus
If you are on Thurles campus, you can send an email to : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange an appointment.
Alternatively you can call +353 504 32033 or +353 87 9088710 to arrange an appointment.
Are you unsafe or in a Suicidal Crisis/Emergency out of hours?
It is very important that you keep yourself safe so, if you feel increasingly at risk please reach out to gain support and contact immediately:
- Your GP
- Free Text: MIC to 50808 (Text 50808 is a 24/7 Crisis Text Line where you can engage via text with a trained volunteer)
- Pieta House: Freephone 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 5144
- If your life is in imminent danger, please call 999.
Other supports include:
- Shannondoc: 0818 123 500
- A&E dept.for mental health crisis: 061 301 111
- The Samaritans: (Free-call) 116 123
- AWARE: 1800 804 848
- Rape Crisis: 1800 311 511
Community, Mental Health Courses & Resources
Togetherall is a safe, anonymous, online community for mental health support. It is a place to express yourself and support each other. You will have access to a range of different courses on topics of concern such as anxiety, procrastination, self-harm, problems sleeping etc. There are assessment tools and articles to help you understand how you are feeling and techniques to help you manage your mental health.
Togetherall is free to all MIC Students! Just register with your academic email. Visit the site at https://togetherall.com/ or click the image below.
