Please take a look at the webinar providing you information about the Counselling and Disability services at RCS:
Counselling and Disability services 2022.mp4
If you would like to know how counselling sessions can help you or the different types of counselling available, please contact Jane Balmforth or Manisha Gosar, RCS Counsellors, at counselling@rcs.ac.uk.
You can also reach out to a counsellor of your choice by emailing them directly. To find their contact details, visit the Contact Us page for more information.
What happens in my appointment with a counsellor?
As there are many different types of counselling, it is difficult to describe exactly what will happen in any given counselling session. However, here is an example of what to expect:
- The counsellor will invite you into the room or onto the call.
- The counsellor will discuss the counselling agreement, which explains details on how the sessions will proceed.
- The counsellor may ask you to fill out a questionnaire or assessment form to understand your concerns better.
- The counsellor will talk with you about your mental health condition and how it impacts your life at university and your ability to study.
- Counselling is collaborative, it is not something that is done to you – the counsellor will work with you to explore what is causing you distress and help you to process the issues and move on with your life.
- They can offer you practical advice and guidance on managing your mental health, which may include signposting to other services.