Counselling Services
UPEI Counselling Services offers confidential, short-term support for students experiencing personal, relational, or mental health concerns.
Contact:
studentserv@upei.ca
902-566-0488
5th floor, Dalton Hall
Who can use counselling?
Any registered UPEI Student!
You don’t need a diagnosis, specific problem, or referral to make an appointment. Counselling is available for anything that may be affecting your well-being or university experience.
What is covered by "personal counselling"?
- Counselling and psychotherapy for personal (for example, relationship breakup) and clinical issues (for example, depression).
- Addresses diverse concerns, including anxiety, crisis, depression, abuse, relationship difficulties, drug and alcohol concerns, eating disorders, self-harm, and self-esteem.
- Inclusive service allowing focus on all dimensions of life: physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual.
- Advocacy: assistance for students navigating administrative and bureaucratic structures both within and outside the University.
Who will know I’m coming to counselling?
Your privacy is important to us. Learn more about confidentiality and the limits of confidentiality on our Confidentiality page.
When can I come in?
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–12:00 pm and 1:00–4:00 pm, year-round. Appointments generally offered at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Please contact us to book an appointment.
Scope of service
UPEI Counselling services provides brief, solution-focused interventions to individual students. Students can access our service without a referral. We can also arrange referrals to external, community-based resources when needed.
Many students find that a few sessions are enough to reach their goals (and sometimes with what they achieve in one session). However, students may access up to 10 sessions per academic year.
If a student would benefit from longer-term support or specialized care beyond the scope of Counselling Services, a counsellor can help connect them to an appropriate resource. In some cases, a brief extension beyond the session limit may be considered based on the students’ needs and goals.
Counselling uses a strength-based, solution focused approach that supports students in identifying their goals and developing practical strategies for change. Students are encouraged to take an active role in the counselling process, which may include trying new strategies, or activities between sessions.
Consultation and presentations
Concerns about the well-being of a student or group of students can be brought to our counsellors. This service is available to staff, faculty, administrators, and even other students and parents.
Staff are available to make presentations and to consult with groups, such as classes, residence communities, and academic departments.
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