Welcome to the Counselling Service
The aim of our service is to provide support, guidance and encouragement to you during your time at University.
If you are worried about things or not coping with uni ,we offer students a free and confidential service where you can dicuss any issue whether personal or related to your studies with our professionally trained and friendly psychologists or social workers.
Issues you may need to discuss include - adjustment to University, personal and family difficulties, anxiety, depression, bereavment, relationship problems, situational stress and course-related problems such as examination anxiety, motivation etc.
The Service offers both individual counselling and groups. Individual counselling is available on appointment basis, with some evening appointments available.
In addition to booked appointments, we offer Walk in Clinic at 2 pm on Monday, Wednesday and from Week 6 of semester, on Thursday as well. These appointments cannot be pre-booked and spaces are limited so we advise students to arrive 15 minutes before the clinic opens. If you would like to know more about Walk in Clinic, please call 49215801.
On our website you will also find tipsheets and useful links on many different topics as well as meditation exercises that you can download to help you with relaxation. Also check out our new mobile app page.
The International Student Counsellor Michael Romeo is based at the Callaghan campus of the University at Newcastle. Michael specialises in helping international students. Difficulties encountered by international students include settling into life in Australia, coping with Australian learning styles, dealing with other students and teachers, as well as a range of personal and study issues.
Mobile apps
If you use or have seen any apps which you feel may be a great addition to this list, please email your suggestion to counselling@newcastle.edu.au.
We would love to hear what you think of the apps on our site. Please send your comments to counselling@newcastle.edu.au
Mindfulness Meditation Course
The Counselling Service is offering a free mindfulness meditation course during semester 1, 2012. Course details: Monday 12pm- 1pm in HA 158 on 14th, 21st & 28th May and 4th June, 2012. For enquiries and registrations please contact Teresa.Dluzewska@newcastle.edu.au or call 49215801.
Connect2Success
Connect2Success is a free and voluntary program which enables students to identify support services that will help them with their studies.
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