Almost 4,000 people await HSE counselling as pandemic sees spike in anxiety 

The study by researchers at the School of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin provides initial data for the effectiveness of short-term psychotherapy delivered in a primary care setting. Picture: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas/Pexels

Almost 4,000 people are waiting for counselling with the HSE National Counselling Service, as anxiety and stress associated with the pandemic fuels demand for appointments.

According to the HSE, there were 3,879 clients waiting for counselling with the service at the end of April.