Counseling
Kwantlen's professional counsellors assist registered students in three major areas: career, personal and academic. With a few, very rare exceptions, all information discussed with a Kwantlen counsellor is considered private and is held in strict confidence.
For more information on our services, please visit our website at www.kwantlen.ca/counselling
Career Counseling
Counsellors help students clarify their career and/or educational goals, either through Career Cycles and Career Exploration programs, career coaching or individual appointments. In addition, counsellors assist students in addressing career management and employability issues.
Personal Counseling
Counsellors help students with a wide range of personal issues that affect their academic performance and/or general wellbeing. Examples of common concerns:
Adjustment to post-secondary studiesAnxiety, depression and stressRelationship and family problemsPerfectionism and procrastinationEating disordersDrug and alcohol useAssault or abuseSexual identityGriefTrauma
In addition, counsellors assist students in crisis and make referrals for specialized help.
Academic Counseling
Counsellors help students to develop the skills necessary for academic success through seminars, provided in partnership with Kwantlen's Learning Centres, and through individual appointments. Examples of study skills topics include stress management, procrastination, memory, anxiety and depression, dealing with exam anxiety, and conflict management. In addition, counsellors assist students with the appeal and complaint processes.
Appointments
To make an appointment with a counsellor, please contact the Counselling Assistance at the phone number indicated below:
- Cloverdale
- 604-598-6044
Room 1120 - Langley
- 604-599-3213
Room 1077 - Richmond
- 604-599-2600
Room 1640 - Surrey
- 604-599-2044
Room C160
For more information on Counselling Services, please visit our website at kwantlen.ca/counselling.