Difficult situations arise for everybody from time to time, e.g. personal, family, or money problems, as well as problems with studying, exams and welfare issues. There are many ways of coping with these difficulties, but it often helps to talk things through with someone you can trust, such as a friend or personal tutor.

Palmer’s College offers superb support for students with a range of difficulties. For many who have under-achieved at school, the College provides a fresh start. Also, our team of experts can provide individual support to help students achieve their potential.

Student Counselling Support

However, sometimes students face a problem with a personal situation which they do not wish to discuss with their personal tutor. In a situation like this, students can always make an appointment with College Counsellors Nickie Hillebrandt or Vicky Neagan. If students have any problems or enquiries, they can speak to the Counsellors to help resolve the difficulty.

Counselling is a special relationship in which you have someone to talk to who you can trust, who does not make judgements and who will try to understand your feelings and experience. Some agencies hold clinics in College. Information about these services will be advertised in the student bulletin, “In Print.”

You are free to contact the Counsellors yourself or by asking your tutor to refer you. They will see students informally, during “drop-in” sessions, or through appointments. Further details of this service will be posted in each tutor group room.

Study Plus Centre

Our aim in Study Plus is to help all students fulfil their potential and complete their chosen course of study successfully. We offer a wide range of support from dyslexia testing to examination technique. Advice and individual help is available for you to investigate ways of improving your learning skills. A wide range of assistive technology is also available. Your personal tutor or one of your subject teachers can arrange for an assessment which will lead to a learning plan being produced for you.  Students can call into the Study Plus Centre to make an appointment or discuss any issues that may be affecting your learning.