University Counselling Service (UCS) Welcomes new students… 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Your first few weeks here will probably be… Exciting Busy Eventful Inspiring Full of new opportunities 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

However, it may also feel Challenging Stressful Lonely Or even overwhelming… 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

At times of change it’s normal to feel stressed…but sometimes we respond to stress in unhelpful ways 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

This is where the Counselling Service may be able to help 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Supporting New Students Specifically aimed at new students sessions are available daily: 22nd September – 10th October Monday – Friday, 1pm-4pm. To discuss concerns, receive support, and to find out about other sources of support. Appointments are available on a first come first served basis and last approximately 30 minutes. 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

University Counselling Service Who can use the service? What services do UCS offer? What is counselling? What can UCS and counselling help with? How to access the service. Where are we located and when are we open? 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Who can use the service? The University Counselling Service is free and available to all registered students of the University, both Undergraduate & Postgraduate, and members of staff 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

What services does UCS offer? Individual Counselling Supporting New Students sessions Skills for Life Programme Drop-in Self help – on-line and paper resources 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

What is counselling? An opportunity to think and talk, in confidence, about matters that may be concerning you now or have done in the past: difficulties fears feelings anxieties experiences dilemmas Counsellors work with individual clients to facilitate personal exploration of difficulties and consider developmental needs. 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

What can UCS and counselling help with? Our team of qualified and professional counsellors offer a confidential service to help students with a variety of needs: Those experiencing personal conflicts, relationship difficulties, psychological problems and academic concerns. For example: Problems of transition to University, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Loss of motivation, Bereavement… 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Skills For Life Programme We offer a wide range of groups and workshops including: Stress management Confidence Relaxation Assertiveness Looking Up when Feeling Down Boost Exam Confidence Revision without Tears Overcoming Writer’s Block On Hope, Disappointment and Feeling OK How to get a better night’s sleep Stress Buster for Men Overcoming Procrastination Academic Success for International Students See website for details 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Our website – www.shef.ac.uk/counselling Service Information e.g. opening hours, contact details, Skills for Life programme Help & Advice Topics e.g. bereavement, relationship problems, exam anxieties, eating disorders, alcohol/drug problems Self-Help Section – links, downloads, articles on a variety of topics and issues e.g. healthy living, study skills FAQ section 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Where to find us… Location: Contact details: 36 Wilkinson Street Sheffield S10 2GB Contact details: Tel: 0114 222 4134 Internal: 24134 Email: ucs@sheffield.ac.uk www.sheffield.ac.uk/counselling 18/01/2019 © The University of Sheffield

Our mission statement: Learning to live, learning to learn, learning to be.