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Student Counselling Support Service

Student Counselling Support

Donegal ETB offers free and private one-to-one counselling for all students.

We know that life can be tough sometimes. Personal problems can make it hard to focus on your course — and might even make you think about leaving. That’s why we’re here to help.

Counselling gives you a safe space to talk about what’s going on and get support. Many students have used this service and were able to stay in their course, finish it, and move on to more learning or work.

Some reasons students come to counselling include:

School or exam stress
Alcohol or drug problems
Feeling low or anxious
Family or relationship issues
Grief or loss
Eating problems
Questions about identity or coming out

Whatever you're going through, you're not alone — support is here for you.

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How can student counselling help?

Talking to a counsellor can really help when things feel tough — whether it’s something personal or school-related.

Counselling gives you a safe space to talk about what’s going on. It can help you:

See things in a new way
Deal with a crisis
Learn healthy ways to cope with stress or problems

Sometimes it can be hard to talk about your feelings, but over time, counselling can help you feel stronger and more able to handle challenges — now and in the future.

How will you know if counselling support will be helpful to you?

If you’d like to talk to someone in private, we’re here for you.

Just get in touch and we’ll set up a first meeting with a counsellor. This can be:

In person
Online
Or over the phone

After that first chat, you can decide if counselling feels right for you. The counsellor can also help you find other supports if needed.

You don’t have to go through things alone — support is here when you need it.

How to Book Counselling or Get More Info

If you want to know more or would like to book a counselling appointment, contact the Adult Guidance and Information Service.

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Call: 074 9178088
Email: fetcounselling@donegaletb.ie

We’re here to help — reach out!

Crisis Support Information

Please remember:
Donegal ETB’s student counselling service is not for emergencies.

If you are in crisis or need urgent help:

Call 999 or 112 — for emergency services
Pieta House – Freephone 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
Samaritans – Freephone 116 123 (available 24/7)

You can also find self-help resources and links to other helpful services in this section.

You are not alone — support is always available.

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