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Welcome to the Counselling Service

NEWS

New Tipsheet on Loneliness

There is a new tipsheet on Loneliness available from the Counselling Service.

The Counselling Service

The Counselling Service is available to students free of charge, on a confidential basis at each of the campuses of the University of Newcastle. Counselling Service staff are available to 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 International Student Counsellor is based at the Callaghan campus of the University at Newcastle. This counsellor 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.

The Service offers both individual counselling and groups.

Individual counselling is available on an appointment basis, with some evening appointments available.

Each semester there are various workshops.

At the Callaghan campus in Newcastle there are Meditation/Relaxation groups. New participants are always welcome.

Counselling is available at the Callaghan campus in Newcastle, at the Ourimbah campus and at the Port Macquarie campus. Academic and general staff with concerns related to students are encouraged to contact the Counselling Service at their campus. These concerns could relate to a wide range of student issues including concerns about behaviour, well being, performance and management.

NOTE: Previously the Counselling Service has provided an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to staff. However, from 1st December, 2006 this service will no longer be provided by the Counselling Service. There are now two external Employee Assistance Programs.