How counsellors can help
The Counselling team provide short-term counselling support for students for any issues that are impacting on their studies (e.g. life challenges, depression, grief and loss, cultural or identity issues, abuse and trauma, sexuality and sexual orientation, drugs and alcohol, family or relationship issues, decision making and goal setting)
Our Counsellors are highly skilled, professionally qualified and come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Mental Health support
If you are experiencing or have experienced a mental health condition or psychological distress and would like support, liaison, advocacy or study assistance during your time at Unitec, our Mental Health Coordination team are here to help.
How to make an appointment? (click to expand)
You can make an appointment by email, calling us, or via our online form.
PHONE 0800 10 85 10
EMAIL counselling@unitec.ac.nz
ONLINE
Student Counselling Intake Form » *
*once we've received your online registration form you will be contacted to organise an appointment.
We aim to see all students as soon as possible, please know there may be wait times as we accommodate your request.
Time and cost
Counselling is free to all students.
Each session is usually 50 to 60 minutes long. For many people one session is enough to manage things better and get back on track but if you need more sessions, we can discuss this with you and work together to develop a plan or offer referrals if appropriate.
Confidentiality
What is talked about during the session is strictly confidential within the centre, unless permission is given otherwise.
Location and hours
| Where | Building 180 (Te Puna Waiora), Mt Albert Campus Building 510, Room 2026, Waitākere Campus |
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| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm. |
Urgent appointments
If you or someone else you know is at risk of suicide or self-harm and need to be seen urgently, please call us on 0800 10 85 10 and let our receptionist know.
External support services
There are a number of free and 24/7 support services off campus that students can access while they wait for an appointment. Visit the Support Services Off Campus page for a full list.
Go to Support Services Off Campus page
Vitae - Remote Counselling Service
Our students are eligible for free Vitae counselling, and there is no limit on the number of sessions.
However, we recommend that students are offered Unitec's own counselling service based in Te Puna Waiora in the first instance and that Vitae is only offered as an alternative service if TPW counselling isn't suitable for that particular ākonga.
For more information about Vitae, please see the links below:
How students can access Vitae counselling
Whose available across NZ through Vitae"
Are you looking for
- Our Student Support Advisor can refer or connect you to a range of financial services and people. You’ll need to make an appointment to see them, visit their page to find out how
- The Student Advocates can offer free and confidential advice on academic complaints and non-academic issues affecting your studies. For more information visit the Student Advocates page
