1. STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICE An Introduction Iola Wilson Assistant Director www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student- counselling/home 0131 650 4170 scs@ed.ac.uk

2.  Team of professionally qualified counsellors  Experienced administrative team  Accredited by the BACP ( British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy )  Currently working over five sites ( Main library, KB, Easter Bush, Moray House & ECA) Who & where we are

3.  Confidential short term counselling – up to six sessions  Counselling offered includes email counselling, CBT, hypnotherapy & EMDR  Drop-in workshops programme/other events  Staff consultation and training  Online mental health support eg Big White Wall www.bigwhitewall.com, Bibliotherapy & e-books www.bigwhitewall.com What we offer

4.  Personal Tutors  Student Support Officers  Accommodation Services  University Health Centre  Student Disability Service  EUSA (Edinburgh University Students’ Association) University Liaison

5.  Sent registration form and questionnaire  Offered an initial appointment – if appropriate  Referred for short term counselling  Given a list of agencies or other contacts if more appropriate What happens when a student contacts us

6.  Since moving to the Main Library three years ago there has been a 75% increase in demand  Last year we saw 1680 students individually and 560 at workshops & other events  SCS – from Sept to May also offers evening appointments What you might not know……

7.  Students who have disclosed a pre-existing mental health problem  Students who may experience distress or develop a problem during their course Who needs support

8.  24/7 availability of mental health support for students  Anonymity one of the main reasons for use  Monitored by professional counsellors  Online forums  Resource information  Guided self help programmes on wide range of issues Big White Wall reasons for project

9.  www.bigwhitewall.com www.bigwhitewall.com How to access