Mental Health Services

Student leaders who are concerned about a student and unsure of how to respond or would like to debrief a situation can access a free 30-minute consultation appointment with one of the counselling team members. The goal of this service is to help you sort out the relevant issues, explore alternative approaches, and identify useful resources.

To request a consultation, please call the Wellness Centre front desk at (604) 513-2100.

Build Healthier Habits, Stress Less, Feel Better

Campus life is exciting…and also a lot. Between academics, social pressure, and everyday life, it’s super common to fall into habits or patterns that don’t really support your wellbeing. If you’ve been feeling stuck, curious, or just wanting some healthier tools, we’re launching a brand‑new 7 week mental health group just for students.

This group is a welcoming, zero‑judgement space to explore why habits form, what keeps them going, and how to shift patterns in a way that actually feels doable. We’ll also gently touch on addictive or hard‑to‑change behaviours, focusing on understanding rather than shame. Together, we’ll build skills for managing stress, staying motivated, and making choices that feel more aligned with who you want to be.

Date: Every Monday, beginning Feb. 2 from 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Location: The Well, Douglas Centre

Want to join or learn more? Email MentalHealth@twu.ca to register. Space is limited.

Pop-Up Mental Health Workshops

Time: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Location: The Well, Douglas Centre

To register, please email MentalHealth@twu.ca.

 Workshop #1: Calm & Confident | February 5

Exams test more than subject knowledge; they also test your ability to manage pressure. This interactive workshop provides practical tools and guidance to navigate anxious thoughts before and during exams. Together, we’ll explore strategies to calm the nervous system, including guided breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and ways to challenge unhelpful cognitive patterns. Join us for this hands-on session and equip yourself with strategies to stay present, reduce stress, and approach exams more calmly and confidently.
 
 Workshop #2:  Embodied Art | February 12

Embodied Art is an evening of exploration, relaxation, and connection through creativity – no artistic skills required. Supplies will be provided, dress comfortably and in something you don’t mind getting potentially dirty.
 
Workshop #3: Cultivating a Rich & Meaningful Life:  A Values Workshop | February 26

What really matters to you, deep in your heart? What do you want to do with your time on this planet? The answers to these big questions connect us to our values. Join this Wellness Centre mental health workshop to learn more about how knowing and defining your values can help you live to the fullest extent. Using tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, we will identify values, learn the difference between values and goals, and take stock of how connected you feel to your values in your daily life. Finally, we will incorporate creativity into your values exploration by creating a collage to represent what matters most to you

Workshop #4:  Knit, Purl & Breathe | March 5

This workshop is for students who enjoy hand crafts such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, or cross-stitch. While you work on your craft, the facilitators will guide short mindfulness and grounding exercises. These exercises help reduce stress and improve focus. Bring your own craft project. All skill levels welcome.

In-person or video counselling services are available to TWU students living in Canada except those located in Alberta, Ontario (excluding LLC students), Quebec, Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, as those provinces have different regulations.

We offer the same services to TWU employees and encourage you to inquire with us about options as well as our referral list.

We cannot offer remote services to students located outside of Canada, but our web-based, peer service, TalkCampus, is accessible worldwide and 24/7 in multiple languages.

TWU students pay a reduced fee for counselling as the university heavily subsidizes these services.

• $35 per session with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
• $25 per session with a Graduate Student Intern 

TWU employees are charged $100 per counselling session; those eligible for TWU’s group health plan have access to coverage for counselling through Canada Life up to $300/year. Please check your employee Benefit Booklet for additional coverage details or reach out to your People & Culture representative for more information.