A survey of student counselling in higher and further education in the United Kingdom

Author: Breakwell Glynis M.  

Publisher: Routledge Ltd

ISSN: 1469-3534

Source: British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, Vol.15, Iss.3, 1987-09, pp. : 285-296

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Abstract

All higher and further education institutions who reported having a student counselling service were surveyed, using a postal questionnaire, during 1985. Information from 212 institutions is presented. It describes what services exist, how long they have existed, their staffing and their workload (in terms of numbers counselled and type of service offered). Comparisons between universities, polytechnics and colleges of higher and further education are made. The stated objectives of the counselling services are summarised, together with identified priorities in counselling functions. Some of the characteristics of counsellors are outlined, including hours worked, training and qualifications.