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Will the fact that I attended counselling sessions be recorded?

  • 07-02-2008 2:03am
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    Background: Medical Student, Moderately depressed, planning to avail of student counselling services.

    I've always been particularly prone to depression but this period seems to be lasting a bit longer than usual and some of my thoughts are beginning to alarm me so I've decided to attend some counselling sessions in the university.

    But I am worried that the fact I attended these sessions could affect my career in the future. Truth be told, if they were to record that I attended I'd rather wait and ride this episode out like I normally would and get the problem as a whole dealt with when I graduate.

    Will it be recorded that I attended and if so, could it have any effect on my furture career?


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,577 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    I imagine there is a 'Chinese wall' between the sides and they aren't allowed discuss it.

    I think it would be better that you recogniesed the symptoms and sought help than ignore them and cause problems for yourself.

    (wanna be) physician, heal thyself first.


  • #3
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,450 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Surely the direct approach is best in these cases - have you tried asking either the counsellings services or your students union?

    If you really are concerned about the recording of any such visits why not try and find a private counsellor outside the university?


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