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	– Assessment & Counselling » Crisis Intervention » Learning & Development		The first session is an assessment which helps the counsellor to determine the needs of the student and to develop a plan that would most benefit the student. The plan may include short-term individual, couple, family, and/or group counselling at the Centre.  Counsellors at the Centre can assist on a range of difficulties and issues, such as relationship problems, academic concerns, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement. Students who are feeling depressed, anxious, and/or are struggling with addictive behaviors or eating concerns can also seek counselling.  Counsellors also provide referrals to the University Health Clinic for medical consultations, and to other longer-term and more specialized services off-campus. Confidentiality Counsellors abide by a confidentiality policy to create a safe and private space where clients can share openly their lives. Exceptions to this practice are when students give written consent to reveal information or when there is a need to protect the client or others from serious harm. » Find out more about making appointments and/or referring a student/staff to counselling.