Counselling

Welcome to the JCU Counselling Service

Counselling is one of the many services available to you. Counselling may be helpful for a variety of issues that could be having an adverse impact on your studies.

We understand the challenges facing you as a tertiary student, and have strong networks with academic and professional staff and the wider community to assist you. We offer free and confidential counselling to current JCU students, and will listen without judgement.

For students studying off-campus, telephone and Skype counselling sessions are available.

How can the Counselling Service help?

Counselling may be helpful for a variety of issues, including:

Adjusting to change
Balancing your studies and other commitments
Coping with distressing situations , grief and loss
Dealing with homesickness
Feeling hopeless and helpless
If you are having suicidal or self harm thoughts
Improving concentration, motivation and managing procrastination
Managing anxiety, depression and stress
Managing personal relationships
Managing sleep problems or sexual concerns

Contact us for more information or to make an appointment.