Counseling

Counseling

Counseling makes sense when you are having trouble coping with a stressful situation or solving a personal problem. It offers emotional support, new perspectives, and help considering possible solutions. So if you are in a lot of distress, or feel overwhelmed by a problem, or find that you keep repeating the same mistakes, then you might consider seeking counseling.

More specifically, students often seek help with the following concerns:

Psychological issues

• • depression

  • anxiety

  • eating disorders

  • substance abuse

Broader personal issues

• self-esteem

• communication problems

• relationship issues

• identity development

• family conflict

Educational issues

• • procrastination

  • test anxiety

  • studying difficulties

  • career counseling

  • time management

  • crisis situations

  • suicidal thoughts

  • the death of someone close

This is by no means a comprehensive list, but it does give you a sense of the range of issues that psychologists address.