University Counselling Service (UCS) – Considering Counselling
First meeting
At UCS we aim to see you as soon as possible for a 30 minute “Initial Interview”. Here you
can discuss what is troubling you as well as the kind of support which may be helpful with
a member of the clinical team.
Therapy
We will then refer you to either Psychodynamic or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as
appropriate. This is likely to be with a new therapist. Alternatively, you may like to join
the therapy group or the eating disorders group.
Workshops
We also offer an alcohol and drug counselling programme, together with workshops for:
depression, anxiety & stress management and confidence & assertiveness. Please ask at
Reception for details.
While you are waiting
We realise that having to wait for a few weeks for your first appointment can feel very
difficult and if you feel your situation is deteriorating please:
 Consider attending one of the workshops
 Contact your doctor.
 Book yourself a “Single Session”, bookable on the day or for the next day.
 Get back in touch with us in case there has been a cancellation.
Self Help
You might also like to try some of the on-line help systems available.
Specifically we recommend ‘the CALM Relief series a free web based self help
programme available from our web page:
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/counselling/calm
Contacting Us and Messages
You can contact us by:
 Telephoning (01273 678156)
 E-mail to: counsellingreception@sussex.ac.uk
 Letter (see address below)
 Calling in to reception.
We aim to treat you with respect at all times and ask that you do the same to us.
Psychological and
Counselling Services
Health Centre Building
University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton
BN1 9RW
Direct line 01273 678156
counsellingreception@sussex.ac.uk
www.sussex.ac.uk
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/sas/1-4-6.html