Psychotherapeutic and counselling services are available to all Brock students who are registered in a minimum of 1.5 credits free of charge. Counselling can be in person or virtual. Please note for virtual appointments, students must be located within Ontario.
Some examples of why students might want to contact personal counselling:
- Difficulty adjusting to student life
- Worries about upcoming exams or disappointment with academic performance
- Procrastination and building time management skills
- Tensions with family members, friends, romantic partners, or roommates
- Concerns or uncertainty about their post-graduation plans
- Difficulty coping with symptoms of a mental illness (diagnosis is not required)
- Questions around sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.
- Difficulties adjusting to life in Canada as an International Student or Visiting Scholar
Our counsellors are all trained in Trauma Informed Practices. Our team uses a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and may use one style or a combination of approaches to support your goals for counselling. Counselling is completely confidential within the limits of the law.
Personal Counselling Services offers a wide range of supports, including but not limited to individual counselling, group therapy/psychoeducational workshops, and Open Door Single Session Counselling services. To help determine which support service may be right for you, a brief intake assessment is conducted virtually by a member of the Personal Counselling staff.
Booking an appointment
You can connect with a counsellor by emailing [email protected]. You can also come visit us on the 4th floor of the Schmon Tower. To book ongoing sessions, you need to be living in Canada and be registered for courses that term.
Open Door Single Session Counselling provides access to support when you need it. You can explore concerns, learn about resources and identify next steps with a professional counsellor. One session is often enough to address your needs.
Single session counselling services are available Monday to Friday between 9am-3pm, on campus at Harrison Hall and can be scheduled using the self-booking link. Appointments are first come first served and can be booked up to 4 days in advance.
If you have trouble booking and would like to be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected]
If you already have a counsellor at Brock, please consider contacting them for an appointment before proceeding with booking this service.
Fees for late cancellations (less than one hour) or no shows. Policy here.
The Human Rights & Equity Office and the Student Wellness & Accessibility Centre have teamed up to provide dedicated counselling for Black, Racialized, and Students of Colour at Brock University.
Learn more about counselling for racialized and diverse identities.
Workshops are available on an ongoing basis via Experience BU. Click to see what is available.
Personal Counselling can help students connect to mental health counselling in the community (in person or virtual) that best meets their needs and timelines.
Some students may be covered under a parent or guardian’s workplace health insurance plan. In addition, students may have coverage under the Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU) or Graduate Students’ Association health and dental plan.
Request for Personal Health Information
Our Privacy Policy Statement reflects our compliance with fair information practices, applicable laws and standards of practice. We are governed by both the Health Information Protection Act and by Brock University’s privacy regulations.
Follow this link to get more information or to request your file. Click here.
