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, Portadown, 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 (alternate weeks)
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 19th February | LM-0-10 (Ground floor, Lurgan campus) |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 4th March | LM-0-10 (Ground floor, Lurgan campus) |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 8th April | LM-0-10 (Ground floor, Lurgan campus) |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 22nd April | LM-0-10 (Ground floor, Lurgan campus) |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 13th May | LM-0-10 (Ground floor, Lurgan campus) |
Newry West & Model Campus (alternate weeks)
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Blain | Tuesday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 20th Feb | GSR04H Newry West |
| 27th Feb | Room NM009, Model Campus | |||
| 5th March | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 12th March | Room NM009, Model Campus | |||
| 19th March | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 9th April | Room NM009, Model Campus | |||
| 16th April | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 23rd April | Room NM009, Model Campus | |||
| 30th April | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 7th May | Room NM009, Model Campus | |||
| 14th May | GSR04H Newry West | |||
| 21st May | Room NM009, Model Campus |
Portadown Campus
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine McCabe | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | ARM-0-12 (Ground floor, 3rd meeting room) |
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.
Portadown Campus (alternate weeks)
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 21st February | Study room in the Library (Room PYB 219) |
| Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 6th March | Study room in the Library (Room PYB 219) | |
| Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 20th March | Study room in the Library (Room PYB 219) | |
| Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 10th April | Study room in the Library (Room PYB 219) | |
| Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 24th April | Study room in the Library (Room PYB 219) | |
| Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 8th May | Study room in the Library (Room PYB 219) | |
| Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 22nd May | Study room in the Library (Room PYB 219) |
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: