Health and counselling services are often readily available for students of colleges in Canada. Thus, if you feel as though you need to use such services don’t hesitate to do so! In fact, there are numerous benefits to counselling whether it’s for a mental illness, stress, personal problems, etc. Many students don’t know how they can access the free counselling services of their college as well as its benefits. Find out more about how to start and why you should consider counselling.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, also known as one-on-one counselling, is the use of psychological methods to resolve the person’s maladaptive thoughts and behaviours. This common therapy method is readily available at universities or colleges for free! To access this service you may need to go through an initial intake appointment first. However, when your session will depend on the severity of your condition. Thus, if there are a high-demand and lots of students with severe mental illness, you will have a lower chance of getting an early appointment. Moreover, colleges allow you to book the appointment either online, in-person or by calling. To find out how you can book your first session, visit your school’s web page on counselling.
Groups/Workshops
Group counselling and mental health workshops are also available to students in most schools in Canada. Group counselling and workshops have come to life due to the evergrowing importance of mental health. Evidence suggests for some these methods of counselling is more effective than the regular psychotherapy. The reasoning behind this being in such groups you get to meet other students who are dealing with similar issues. Thus, they tend to increase your support circle if you are lacking the proper social support system. Such workshops and group sessions are given priority to those who need it the most. Hence why you may need to wait for a while depending on your state of mental health.
What Will You Be Provided With?
The goal of both group and individual sessions is fairly straightforward; the mental health professional will try to provide you with a solution-focused strategy for you to better deal with your situation. To achieve this goal, the counsellor will provide you with the necessary information, support, and skills on how to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and student life. As well as referrals to doctors, counsellors, Health & Counselling groups, and the Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Offices if needed. Moreover, you will be gain access to additional resources for your mental health and well-being in case counselling is not enough.
Whether you are dealing with too much stress or think you are suffering from a mental illness, it is necessary for you to take your concerns to a professional. Thankfully, most students get to have access to mental health services through their school’s available resources for free. Thus if you ever feel the need to talk to someone and know your school offers counselling services, book an appointment as soon as you can. And if you are in need of an immediate source of support try helplines available on the Government of Canada’s website.
In addition, if you are an international student your mental well-being state can be linked to your adjustment in Canada. Thus, you need to figure out how to adjust better as a newcomer alongside your counselling.
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