I provide counselling for starting uni, to help students who are struggling with the loss they're experiencing. Although exciting, starting uni can also be very daunting, especially for those who haven’t been used to being away from home, parents, siblings and friends.
It can even come as a shock, when a student begins to feel home-sick. They may have been looking forward to having their independence, only to find they not coping. There are all sorts of unexpected and unrealised pressures on them, as they begin this new life-style, which can cause added stress and anxiety as they fend for themselves, and often being forced to learn new skills, cooking, cleaning, washing, etc.