Personal Counselling
Free and confidential counselling services are available to Mohawk College students who are experiencing personal problems that are getting in the way of their academic success. Counsellors assist students with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, violence/abuse, financial issues, self esteem, sexuality, relationships, addictions, eating disorders, anger management, assertiveness, self injury, thoughts of suicide, adjusting to college, grief, housing and daycare issues and personal growth and development etc. When appropriate, we will make referrals to other College or community resources to help you receive the best possible care and service.
To make an appointment to see a counsellor, please contact your local campus.
We provide help with a variety of topics including:
- Dealing with DepressionInformation about the sign of depression, how to get help and strategies to cope.
- Dealing with AnxietyInformation about different types of anxiety and some strategies to deal with it.
- Post Traumatic StressPersonal - Post Traumatic Stress
- Loss and GriefPersonal - Dealing with Loss and Grief
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ)Personal -Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer
- Asserting YourselfPersonal - Asserting Yourself
- Controlling Your AngerPersonal - Controlling Your Anger
- Building Self EsteemPersonal - Building Self Esteem
- Single ParentingPersonal - Single Parenting
- Family IssuesPersonal - Family Issues
- Taking Care of YourselfPersonal - Taking Care of Yourself
- Making and Keeping Friends at CollegePersonal - Making and Keeping Friends