Counselling Services
Whether it’s study, relationships or money worries, life can be challenging at times. As a student, you will have access to a free and confidential counselling service through Inspire Student Wellbeing to help you work through any issues you may be experiencing.
On Campus Counselling
Counselling is a safe place where you can talk with an independent and trained professional and begin to explore issues that are causing you difficulty. Counselling is about helping you to find the answers to improve your own mental wellbeing and keeping healthy as you progress through college and beyond.
Drop-in counselling sessions are offered at Armagh, Lurgan & Newry campuses
If you need to speak directly with a counsellor about a concern you can drop into one of the sessions outlined below where a counsellor will be available on campus. If you are feeling distressed, anxious or have a concern you would like to discuss, please come and talk to an Inspire Counsellor at this drop-in facility – there is no need to book an appointment.
Lurgan Campus
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa McMenemy | Thursday | 1pm – 3pm | LM-0-10 (Ground floor, Lurgan campus) |
Armagh Campus
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine McCabe | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | ARM-0-12 (Ground floor, 3rd meeting room) |
Newry West & Model Campus (alternate weeks)
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Blain | Tuesday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 3rd Oct | GSR04H Newry West |
| 10th Oct | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 17th Oct | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 24th Oct | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 7th Nov | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 14th Nov | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 21st Nov | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 28th Nov | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 5th Dec | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 12th Dec | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 19th Dec | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 9th Jan | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 16th Jan | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 23rd Jan | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 30th Jan | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 6th Feb | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 20th Feb | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 27th Feb | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 5th March | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 12th March | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 19th March | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 9th April | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 16th April | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 23rd April | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 30th April | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 7th May | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 14th May | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 21st May | Room NM101, Model Campus | |||
| 28th May | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 4th June | Room NM101, Model Campus |
Telephone/Email Service
The counselling service is available to students, 24/7. Students can call 0800 389 5362 to speak to a professional counsellor.
Alternatively, you can email support@inspirewellbeing.org and arrange for someone to contact you.
Online Support Hub
The Inspire Student Online Support Hub gives students instant access to a range of information and resources, tailored specifically to help care for your individual wellbeing needs.
Students can access features such as a resource library, gratitude diary, LiveChat and an online self-referral form. More information can be found at https://www.inspiresupporthub.org/hub-update (SRC PIN: SRCHUB).
Useful Contacts
We urge students to speak to someone they trust or reach out for help if they are going through a difficult time. Other useful contacts include: