To make an appointment please email Denise at:
studentcounsellor.uow@otago.ac.nz
Given the high demand and limited hours a week it may take 2 weeks or more before an appointment is available. Every effort will be made to see you in a timely manner.
The counselling service is not set up for crisis or acute mental health; please see details for emergency services and mental health crisis in the right hand column.
Counselling session
- Sessions are anywhere from 30-50 minutes.
- There is a limit of 4-6 sessions due to demand.
- Days – Mondays and Thursdays
- Location - Level 5(E) Ward Support Block. Through the double doors past the physiotherapy common room. Please note you will need your swipe card to access the doors.
Cancellations
Please make contact as soon as possible (at least 24 hours) if you are unable to attend your appointment so another student can make use of the time.
The service is in high demand, and often there is a wait so please take the time to let the counsellor know. Thanks.
Having suicidal thoughts?
Lots of people have suicidal thoughts and have worked through them. It can feel much worse if you're alone. You don't need to be. There are people who are willing, able and available to help you.
- Suicide Crisis Line 0508 TAUTOKO, (0800 828 865)
- Youthline 0800 376 633, FREE TXT 234.
Someone I know is thinking about suicide
Having suicidal thoughts yourself?
In an emergency
Call 111
Police, Ambulance and Fire Service
Mental Health Crisis
Community Assessment and Treatment team (CATT)
0800 745 477 or
494 9169 - 24/7