Only professionally registered counsellors provide counselling at Emeris, counselling services are provided primarily by the Student Wellness Specialist/Counselor
The Student Wellness Specialist/ Counsellor offers a range of psychological and counselling services to students, including psychological issues, personal concerns, interpersonal issues, and crisis intervention services. The Student Wellness Specialist offers short-term, psychological, and preventative intervention that focuses on supporting and promoting the wellbeing of students
Counselling sessions at Emeris are limited to 6 sessions per student. These support sessions are available face-to-face, online, and telephonically. Should you require more long term / specialist assistance, referral options will be discussed. Referral options include public and private resources tailored to the needs of the student. All referrals are at the discretion of the student to attend and prioritize their own mental health and wellbeing.
Counselling services can only be provided to students by a registered and practicing professions affiliated with the SACSSP or HPCSA board, which grant/authorise license to practice, and further oversee the ethical standards of practicing health care professionals.
** You can find details on all Student Wellness services on MyEmeris under the My Campus/ Life at Emeris dropdown**
