Counselling
KPU'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 KPU counsellor is considered private and is held in strict confidence.
For more information on our services, please visit our website at kpu.ca/counselling
Career Counselling
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 Counselling
Counsellors help students with a wide range of personal issues that affect their academic performance and/or general well-being. Examples of common concerns:
- Adjustment to post-secondary studies
- Anxiety, depression and stress
- Relationship and family problems
- Perfectionism and procrastination
- Eating disorders
- Drug and alcohol use
- Assault or abuse
- Sexual identity
- Grief
- Trauma
In addition, counsellors assist students in crisis and make referrals for specialized help.
Academic Counselling
Counsellors help students to develop the skills necessary for academic success through seminars, provided in partnership with KPU'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 |
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| Langley: | 604.599.3213 | West 1075 |
| Richmond: | 604.599.2600 | Room 1640 |
| Surrey: | 604.599.2044 | Surrey Main 160 |
For more information on Counselling Services, please visit our website at kpu.ca/counselling.