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.
Armagh Campus (commencing 4th December)
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Brannigan | Wednesday | 11am - 1pm | ARM-0-12 (Ground floor, 3rd meeting room) |
Portadown Campus
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 16th Oct | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 13th Nov | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 27th Nov | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 11th Dec | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 22nd Jan | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 5th Feb | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 26th Feb | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 12th March | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 2nd April | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 16th April | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 7th May | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
| Kerry Scott | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | 21st May | PYB219B: LRC Portadown campus |
Lurgan Campus (alternate weeks)
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 7th Oct | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 21st Oct | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 4th Nov | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 18th Nov | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 2nd Dec | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 16th Dec | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 13th Jan | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 27th Jan | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 17th Feb | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 3rd March | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 24th March | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 7th April | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 28th April | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
| Louisa McMenemy | Monday | 1pm – 3pm | 12th May | Room LM-1-42, Lurgan Campus |
Newry West & Model Campus (alternate weeks)
| Counsellor | Day | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 30th September | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 7th Oct | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 14th Oct | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 21st Oct | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 4th Nov | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 11th Nov | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 18th Nov | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 25th Nov | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 2nd Dec | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 9th Dec | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 16th Dec | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 6th Jan | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 13th Jan | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 20th Jan | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 27th Jan | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 3rd Feb | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 17th Feb | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 24th Feb | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 3rd March | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 10th March | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 24th March | GSR04H Newry West |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 31st March | Room NNM006, Model Campus |
| Stanley Blain | Monday | 9.30am – 11.30am | 7th April | GSR04H Newry West |
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: