Student Counselling & Development closes for the Christmas period from December 23rd 2025 and the office reopens on January 2nd 2026.

You can email us at counselling@ucc.ie with any further queries. Our registration form will reopen on Monday January 12th 2026. 

Please find below details of other supports that are available during the Christmas closure.

Crisis Supports available over Christmas:

Emergency: Dial 999 or 112.

If you are at risk of self-harm:

Pieta House 24-hour freephone 1800 247 247.

Mercy Hospital A&E

Cork University Hospital A&E

Urgent support:

Text ‘UCC’ to 50808 to chat anonymously with a trained volunteer.

Samaritans 24-hour Freephone: 116 123

Self-Regulation resources can be found here: Self-help Resources and Workshops

How To Make An Appointment:  

Please read the Appointment Information section below.  

Then complete the registration form to book an appointment. 

Appointment Information:

SCD offers multiple appointment options for students.

In-Person Appointments: Our reception is located on the ground floor of 3 Brighton Villas, Western Road (Map). Please go to the waiting room touch screen to check in. Your counsellor will collect you from the waiting room at the scheduled time.

Online Appointments: If you choose an online appointment, you will be sent instructions on using Microsoft Teams when your appointment is scheduled. Details are also available in conditions of service use.