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Drop in service 29 Counselling Service


The Student Counselling Service is committed to providing easily


accessible support for students when personal issues arise that affect their happiness, well-being, capacity to cope, relationships or learning.


“University is a big step with many potential rewards. However, there can also be challenges and it can be stressful at times. You may be experiencing personal difficulties which are affecting your studies. These can also affect your ability to take full advantage of the opportunities available to you at NUI Galway. We can help”. The Student Counselling Service


Why counselling? A professional counsellor will not judge, criticise or make assumptions about what you discuss. You can be completely honest with us in a way that is not always possible with friends or family. Because your counsellor is outside your daily life, you don’t have to worry about the impact of your session on those close to you.


What we offer Our team are qualified and experienced counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists.


Their services include: - Individual counselling - Drug and alcohol counselling - Group work - Personal development workshops - Online self-help programmes and resources


- Information and referral - Complimentary therapy - Tá comhairleoireacht le fáil trí mheán na Gaeilge.


The service operates within the Code of Ethics and Practice agreed by the Irish Association of University and College Counsellors.


We run a drop-in service from 2-4pm every day every weekday, (best to arrive early as we operate a first come first served system) when students can be seen for a brief consultation, without prior appointment. Following the drop in consultation regular counselling appointments can be scheduled, if the student wishes.


Location: 5 Distillery Road, NUI Galway http://www.nuigalway.ie/co unsellors/


Opening hours:


The Student Counselling Service is open between 9am and 1pm and 2pm -5pm all year. During term the office is open between 2pm to 9 pm Monday to Thursday.


t: +353 91 492484 or +353 87 664 4299


The counselling service is FREE.


Students’ Union


As a registered student who has paid the student levy, you are a member of the Students’ Union (SU). The Union is the independent voice of students representing your interests and solving your problems, on campus and beyond.


As a member of the Union, you can avail of services such as: - Representation at local and national level - Online Grinds Register and Second-hand Bookstore - Lockers, Students’ Union Shop, Sult, Cafés and Cloakroom - Assistance and guidance in the areas of finance, accommodation, academic problems, rights, jobs, personal safety, mental health and wellbeing


- Life Skills Programme


The Students’ Union is also there to provide you with information and support in a huge variety of situations. The Education Officer can help you with academic difficulties and grants problems. The Welfare and Equality Officer offers confidential support and information should you be experiencing residential, financial, social or personal


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problems. The President provides representation on issues relating to the University, the campus and student life. The nineteen elected officers of the Union represent your interests within the University and are answerable to your elected Class Representatives. If you require any assistance, even with the smallest problems, feel free to contact the SU for some friendly support!


Find out more Áras na Mac Léinn (upstairs)


Opening hours: (Monday to Friday) 10.00 am - 5.00 pm t:+353 91 524 810 e: studentsunion@nuigalway.ie www.su.nuigalway.ie


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