Counselling Service

The Counselling Service is part of Student Support Services but is open to all members of the University community - students and staff alike.

The Counselling Service is located at 5 Dunbar Street, Aberdeen, opposite Block B, Edward Wright Building.

• Map showing the location of the service

University Counselling Service
5 Dunbar Street
Old Aberdeen
AB24 3UD

Tel: +44 (0) 1224 27 2139
Email: counselling@abdn.ac.uk

Opening hours

9:00am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays

A more limited service runs during holidays.

Aims

• To help you share a problem, or to examine a situation that is causing you to feel distressed, unhappy, anxious and/or "stuck"
• To enable you to reach a greater understanding of yourself and your situation by exploring the issues with a counsellor
• To help you work through these problems to find a better resolution
• To run groups on specific issues
• To undertake consultancy, training and support for staff

Counselling Service Philosophy

The Service Counsellors use the Person-Centred Approach to work. Carl R Rogers developed the Person-Centred Approach from his work with clients. His research and experience led him to believe that individuals can be trusted to fulfil their own potential given the right psychological climate or conditions. These 'conditions', created in a relationship with someone who is genuine, accepting and understanding, allow the individual to be open to their experience and to develop trust in themselves and others.

If you are interested in reading more about the philosophy of Person-Centred Therapy and the Person-Centred Approach, these texts are suggested reading -

• Carl R. Rogers - On Becoming a Person
• Carl R. Rogers - A Way of Being