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.

Drop-in Option: SCD offers a drop-in slot at 12pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The drop-in is for initial appointments only. Please come to Counselling Reception at 3 Brighton Villas before 11.45am to request a drop-in appointment. These are offered subject to availability. See FAQS below.

You must be in the Republic of Ireland to avail of an appointment (including online). If you have any questions about counselling, please go to counselling and crisis support information or you can email us at counselling@ucc.ie Students are asked to use their Umail account when contacting SCD. Sensitive information should not be included in emails. 

SCD also runs a series of one-off workshops - details are available in Self-help Resources and Workshops

Drop-in FAQS: 

I'm already on the counselling waiting list - can I drop in? YES - if you are waiting for your initial assessment, you can come in during drop-in and ask to be seen. Alternatively, you can remain on the waiting list and we will schedule an initial appointment for you as soon as possible.

I missed my recent appointment with my counsellor - can I just come during the drop-in hour instead? NO - drop-in is for Initial Assessment appointments only.

Can I book the drop-in slot by phoning or emailing ahead of time? NO - the drop-in appointment will be given to a student who arrives at our building and requests it.

I arrived but all the drop-in slots were full - what can I do? You can ask to be added to our waiting list; try again on the next drop-in day; or wait in the building in case a last-minute cancellation opens up.

Can I do an online drop-in? NO - this is an in-person offering only at present.

Why do I need to complete your intake form before being allocated an appointment? We need to get some basic details from you, to confirm you are a registered student, and to give you our conditions of service before seeing you.

What happens after my initial appointment? The counsellor you meet will discuss your needs and support options with you. You may be allocated a counselling appointment or signposted to appropriate external supports, workshops etc.