University College Isle of Man (UCM) has appointed a new Student Counsellor to further strengthen the continued support offered to all students with emotional, academic, social and behavioural concerns.
Lisa Lord spent 15 years teaching primary and special educational needs before moving to Cruse Bereavement as the Young Person’s Bereavement Specialist.
The Student Services team have always been a valuable student resource, providing helpful information, advice and guidance to UCM students around key topics such as mental health, wellbeing and welfare. The addition of a Student Counsellor will assist the team in continuing to provide high level support to all students across campus.
Lisa Lord commented: ‘I’m pleased to have joined UCM, providing an important service to support students. I’m working with students on a one-to-one basis, exploring their emotional, academic, social and behavioural concerns, enabling students to build coping mechanisms, develop solutions and set achievable goals, in addition, I’m preparing and delivering group tutorials on subjects related to student welfare and wellbeing.’
Lulu Gillow, head of Student Services, added: ‘We’re delighted to welcome Lisa to the team providing an additional level of support for our students. Lisa will be working alongside our two Student Welfare Officers and Health & Wellbeing Coordinator who all offer vital support for students at various points in their journey through UCM.’
UCM Students requiring support can either make a referral through their tutor or pop into the Student Services Centre located at the Homefield Road site. Students can also email studentservices@ucm.ac.im.