Counselling
Welcome to the Counselling Service.
Workshop Week
Are you a new student and would like some help with University life? Then come to Workshop Week! Click here for more information.
Meditation
We also have 2 meditation courses starting in March and April. Click on our Workshop page for further information.
The Counselling Service is available to students free of charge, on a confidential basis at each of the campuses at the University of Newcastle. All staff are professionally trained psychologists or social workers and are here to help you clarify and resolve a range of issues, which might otherwise interfere with academic or personal effectiveness. Such issues include - adjustment to University life, personal and family difficulties, anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship problems, situational stress, and course-related problems such as examination anxiety, motivation etc. The Service offers both individual counselling and groups.
International Student Counsellor
Michael Romeo, the International Student Counsellor is based at the Callaghan campus of the University of Newcastle. He 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.
New Program
Have you been thinking about how much you drink? Check out the online
Alcohol self assessment tool E-Chug. Find out more
Workshop Week
Are you a new student and would like some help with University life?
Then come to Workshop Week! Click here for more information.