Counselling

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About us

Emergency & after-hours support

Need immediate support? Help is available 24/7, even when UFV Counselling is closed.

Call or text 9-8-8   Suicide Crisis Helpline (24/7)

Call 911   If there is an immediate safety risk

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Our mission

UFV Counselling dedicates itself to providing a safe, supportive space for students to seek help, fostering mental wellness, resilience, and personal growth during their academic journey.

How we help

At UFV Counselling, we’re here to help you navigate life’s challenges, from managing stress to improving your well-being. Our experienced counsellors offer free, confidential support to help you thrive during your time at UFV.

Our counsellors can support you in the following areas:

  • Personal counselling
    Find out how to face personal challenges, manage difficulties, and gain skills to support your journey at UFV and beyond.
  • Career counselling
    Not sure about your next steps in your life and career? Our counsellors can help you discover your skills, values, and interests. They also guide you in exploring different academic and career options.
  • Academic support counselling
    Improve your study habits. We can help you with time management, exam anxiety, procrastination, perfectionism, memory strategies and overall life balance. Workshops may be available throughout the year.
  • Urgent support
    If you're facing a sudden, overwhelming situation, urgent support is available.

Counselling appointments are available in person, by phone, and online via Zoom.

Our approach

We tailor our counselling methods for students. We listen with empathy, without judgment. Our techniques address both academic and personal challenges. We’re here to support your unique journey.

Meet our team

All UFV counsellors are trained mental health professionals. They each hold a Master's degree and have experience helping students with career, personal, and academic issues. Our counsellors are trained in many issues. They carry a range of certifications and credentials in these topics. Our counsellors are dedicated to ethical conduct and adhere to the clinical standards set by their licensing bodies.

We look forward to meeting you!

Meet the counselling team

Your privacy rights

Counselling at UFV is a safe, confidential space. Your information is not shared with instructors, staff, or added to your academic records. To learn more about when and how confidentiality is maintained, read our full confidentiality statement

Read our full confidentiality statement

Ready to talk to someone?

You don’t have to have it all figured out to get started. If you're thinking about counselling, that’s a great first step. Book your first session and see how we can support you.

Ready to talk to someone?

You don’t have to have it all figured out to get started. If you're thinking about counselling, that’s a great first step. Book your first session and see how we can support you.

Ready to talk to someone?

You don’t have to have it all figured out to get started. If you're thinking about counselling, that’s a great first step. Book your first session and see how we can support you.

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