Personal Counselling
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. Counselling 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
What can I expect from counselling?
The decision to begin counselling is an important one. People have reported both a greater level of comfort and more favourable results when they understand what to expect from the counselling process. At our counselling office, you can expect:
- to meet one on one in a private setting with a professionally trained personal counsellor.
- the content of your sessions to be held in confidence.
- support and encouragement.
- to have follow-up appointments as required that fit your class schedule.
- to be informed of other resources that might be helpful to you.
How can I get the most from my counselling sessions?
In order to benefit fully from counselling, the following recommendations are offered:
- Attend scheduled sessions.
- Be specific about the concerns that led to your decision to seek counselling.
- Establish with your counsellor desired goals and outcomes to be achieved in counselling.
- Discuss your progress with your counsellor as you go along, and modify your goals if necessary.
- Participate actively, and be as open and honest as possible.
- Tell your counsellor if you don't think you're being helped.
Successful counselling is a joint process requiring your motivation and active involvement. The more actively involved you are, the more effective counselling will be for you.
Counselling and Accessibility Services
Room F2010, London Campus
Phone: 519-452-4282
Phone: 519-453-2826
Email: counselling@fanshawec.ca
