The Counselling team is here to help UNBC students meet their goals as they journey through their academic life. Please read the following information on how to connect with us.

Counselling Services Staff

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm. (closed for lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
Room: 5-168
Phone: 250-960-6369

New drop-in hours

  • Every weekday from 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • BIPOC drop-in hours: Every Wednesday from 10:00am - 11:30am

Note: Sessions are conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Availability is not guaranteed. Hours may be subject to change depending on counsellor availability. Thank you for your patience.

How to access counselling at UNBC

  1. Call, email, or visit Counselling Services (5-168) to setup an initial appointment.
  2. A counsellor will then meet with you over the phone, video, or in-person after completing first-time session forms prior to your appointment. You can complete the forms digitally with the files attached below to speed-up the process. You can either print these forms and bring them in-person or email them to wellness@unbc.ca once completed.
    1. Confidentiality and Client Information Forms
    2. Touchpoint Form
  3. At the end of your initial appointment, you will work with the counsellor to establish next steps.

Individual counselling

Individual counselling is a one-on-one session based on the client’s specific needs and goals. First-time sessions will take approximately 30 minutes while follow-up sessions take approximately 1 hour.

Students who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or racialized can request to meet with a counsellor who also identifies as part of those communities and is able to relate to the experience of racism and mental health.