Welcome to the University of Gloucestershire Counselling Service
We are here to help any student and staff member who is experiencing emotional, psychological or mental health difficulties which interfere with them making the most out of their time here.
Talking with a counsellor can help you to find a new perspective, to access your own resources and to cope with challenging situations. Asking for counselling is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of facing up to the difficulties you have and doing something constructive to help yourself.
Our Service is:
- free
- confidential
- Staffed by qualified and experienced Counsellors who understand the pressures of University life
- professional (we abide by the BACP Framework for Ethical Practice)
We offer:
- One-to-one Counselling
- Drop-In Sessions
- Group work
- Workshops
- Training and Consultation
- Appointments for house/study groups in conflict
- Couples Counselling
- Specialist Sexual Health and Sexual Identity Counselling
'I was surprised how quickly the positive change occured
and how effective the Counselling was' (Student)
How to book an appointment
By phone
Telephone: 01242 714542 and speak to Annette Brill (Student Services Administrator)
By email
Counselling appointment form.doc: complete and email to: Counselling@glos.ac.uk
In person
We are located in room BO001, Bodley Building at FCH Campus near the main reception.
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
By post
Counselling appointment form.doc: Complete, print and post to the address above.
University of Gloucestershire Counselling Service
Francis Close Hall (FCH)
Swindon Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 4HZ