PERSONAL COUNSELLING
Problems, worries and concerns are part of everyone’s life from time to time. Sometimes problems can seem so overwhelming that you have difficulty concentrating on your studies and managing your day to day obligations. Confidential personal counselling can help you to understand and confront the challenges you face.
Personal counselling provides an opportunity to explore your concerns in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Some of the reasons students come to counselling are; dealing with stress, losses, difficult relationships, feeling isolated or depressed, concerns with school performance and many others. Sometimes students avoid seeking help when they feel unmotivated or have a vague sensation that something isn’t right but aren’t sure what it is. Whether you know what is troubling you or aren’t sure, a counselling professional is available to meet with you and help you to define the problem and to work towards a possible solution.
Individual Counselling
Some common concerns addressed through individual counselling include:
depression, anxiety and other mental health issues
relationship difficulties
grief and loss
cultural transitions
self-esteem and identity
substance use/addiction
motivation, procrastination and time management
Group Counselling
Group counseling has been proven to be an effective intervention for many personal issues. Learning from other students and sharing experiences while a professional counsellor supports the process can be a powerful therapeutic tool.
Sometimes people feel nervous about sharing in groups. We never make people share anything they don't want to; you are in charge of your own boundaries. Once trust builds within the group, students are often surprised by how helpful it can be to learn with their peers.
Group counselling offers the opportunity to work weekly on a topic for 4-8 weeks (depending on the program). This can be helpful for students who want a more frequent connection than individual counselling can offer.
professional and confidential counselling is provided free of charge in a private setting. Counsellors work sensitively and respectfully with you to assist you to identify and resolve your problems/concerns. When necessary, our counsellors will refer you to appropriate services in the community.
Counseling concerns may include:
stress management
substance abuse
dealing with loss/death
depression/anxiety
eating disorders
anger management
assault/abuse
relationship difficulties
school failure/underachievement
sexuality
suicide risk
To develop a successful mentoring partnership, the relationship needs key attributes from both the mentor and mentee
Trust and respect
Commitment
Ongoing and effective communication
A successful mentoring relationship is a process of two-way learning that is ‘student-centred’ and steered by the mentee
Being an effective mentee:
Characteristics of a mentee include:
Proactive
Good time management
Honest
Willing to learn
Focused on furthering personal and professional development
Comfortable being challenged
Flexible and open-minded
Willing to move out of their 'comfort zone'
Professionalism
It will be the mentee's responsibility to arrange meetings, understand what they hope to achieve and keeping their mentor informed about how the mentoring relationship is progressing.
Also, communication is key so keeping on top of your emails and attending meetings on time will help to let the relationship flow. But if you are trying to work on this, let your mentor know this as early on as possible.
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