Group Counselling

Group counselling offers students a supportive, peer-friendly, and accessible way to enhance their psychological health and wellbeing. At the University of Galway, the Student Counselling & Wellbeing service provides a diverse and unique range of groups, focusing on areas such as neurodiversity, art therapy, eating disorders, and men's wellbeing.

Groups meet weekly, at the same time and on the same day each week, and sessions are held in person. Each group is limited to a maximum of 8 participants to ensure everyone has the opportunity to share, receive support, and benefit from both peer interaction and guidance from the student counsellor.

We operate ‘closed groups’, meaning the same group of students attends each week, with no drop-ins. This consistency helps to build a safe, trusting environment for all members.

To get the most from the experience, participants are asked to commit to attending all sessions. Creating a respectful and comfortable space is a priority, and confidentiality is agreed upon by the group from the very first session.