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How do I go about seeing a counsellor?

  • 07-08-2010 1:05am
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    Hi, my background is I'm 21 and going into 3rd year of college. basically would hope someone can point me in the right direction!

    Around the time of my summer exams, I became a bit down about of a few issues from childhood, my parents, and i found it hard to cope, etc.
    At the time I was busy with studying and didn't have time to deal with them properly. Now that the added stress of exams has gone, I feel i should try and see about talking to someone about those issues.
    Even nearly 2 months later, I still left with the same problems rolling around in my head, and I think its time to do something about them now .

    I don't feel i can talk about this stuff with my family or friends.

    Where can I go to? I'm out of college for the summer, and wont be back properly until January. What options do i have about seeing counsellors/ someone to talk to. I'd prefer not to see the counsellors in college.

    These issues need to be looked into and I'm wondering if anybody had any advice as to what options I can look into or how i go about setting up a meeting etc. . . If anyone has some advice as to how to do this, i would be very grateful .


    thanks


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    Your first port of call should be a GP. They should be able to refer you to services in your area. There are also many independant counsellors you can attend for a fee. There are some affordable counselling services, I'm not familiar with many, only one based in Bray and Dun Laoghaire personally, where you discuss with the counsellor how much you can afford to pay and set a fee based on this. In any event, your GP should be the first person to contact. Fair play to you for facing up to these issues and wanting to get them sorted! Hope you can find something. Best of luck.


  • #3
    JuliusCaesar
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Your first port of call should be a GP. They should be able to refer you to services in your area. .

    HSE Mental Health services provide free counselling & psychotherapy. All you need is a referral from your GP to your local Psychologist or Psychiatric Service. You'll be seen quickly by a Psychiatrist (within two weeks) and tell them what you want. They'll assess you and send you to whoever is appropriate.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
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    JuliusCaesar wrote: »
    HSE Mental Health services provide free counselling & psychotherapy. All you need is a referral from your GP to your local Psychologist or Psychiatric Service. You'll be seen quickly by a Psychiatrist (within two weeks) and tell them what you want. They'll assess you and send you to whoever is appropriate.
    Two weeks?? 10 months in my area. In an emergency case I can go to the psychiatric hospital for the region and get assessed, but for normal GP referrals the waiting list is 10 months!


  • #5
    TheEternal
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    Hi needsomeadvice. Last year I started going to the councillor in my college to help with issues I was having. I'd definitely recommend it. She was a great help and it's a free service as far as I know. At least it is where I go. Also college doctors were a great help (And they're much cheaper than a GP) Make the most of the facilities you've got in college while you're still there
    TheEternal


  • #6
    LegacyUser
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    Well done for taking the first step. YES go to your college counselling service..it is free. If you ring the college doctors office you can inquire confidentially. Then they will set you up with a meeting...best thing I have ever done...you'd be suprised how many of your fellow students are going to counselling too :)


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