Individual counselling at the University of Guelph Student Wellness Services offers you the opportunity to talk one-on-one with a counsellor to explore, understand, and work through personal issues.
Students often seek counselling to deal with issues related to:
- Addiction and substance-use support [1]
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Disorder eating
- Grief and loss
- Lack of Motivation
- Loneliness and homesickness
- Managing stress
- Past trauma
- Perfectionism
- Procrastination
- Questioning your sexuality
- Relationships (family, friends, roommates and partners)
- Sexual, physical, emotional and verbal abuse
- Shyness, low self-esteem
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
How to Book an Appointment
Please call 519-824-4120 Ext. 53244 to schedule an appointment with a Counsellor or drop by the front desk on the first floor of the J.T. Powell Building [3].
Same Day Drop-In Counselling [4]
- Available via phone, virtual or in-person.
- Drop-in Counselling for Black Students and Students of Colour (Fall 2022: Wednesdays 1-3:30 pm. Sessions can be booked the same day or in advance [5] through Student Experience)
- The drop-in service is available to provide support, information and referrals to students dealing with a variety of same-day, emerging or crisis situations.
Learn more about Same Day Drop-In Counselling for University of Guelph Students [6]
Waiting Times
We try to see students as soon as possible; however, as the semester progresses wait times for appointments increase. If students feel they cannot wait until the next available appointment, they should take advantage of our same day drop-in appointments [7]. Also, there are many services you may access off campus if you require more specific follow-up.
Confidentiality
Counselling Services respects confidentiality at all times and is guided by the laws of the Province, the University's policy [8], and its own policy on confidentiality. Please review the confidentiality resources provided on this website.
Additional Counselling Resources
- What to Expect [9]
- Mental Health Resources [10]
- Book an Appointment [11]
- Peer-to-Peer Drop-in Support (Student Support Network) [12]
Mental Health Resources
A variety of supportive resources are available through our borrowing library or 24/7 online.
Student Resources [13] Staff Resources [14]
