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Student Counselling

Student counselling at BUC provides a supportive space for students to navigate academic, personal, and emotional challenges. Our qualified counsellors offer confidential guidance, promoting mental well-being and personal growth. Whether you’re facing stress, uncertainty, or need someone to talk to, BUC is committed to helping you thrive during your journey.

Empowering Your
Wellbeing, Every Step of the Way

At Barzan University College (BUC), we believe that personal growth is just as important as academic success. Our Student Counselling services are here to support you, confidentially, sensitively, and professionally throughout your university journey.

 

Whether you’re facing personal, emotional, or academic challenges, our welcoming support is a safe space where you can seek guidance without fear of stigma or judgment.

Caring Counselling
Services at BUC

One-on-One
Confidential Counselling

  • Private and Safe : Work with qualified counselors in a confidential setting.
  • Personalized Support : Receive emotional and psychological help tailored to your needs.
  • Strict Confidentiality : Everything you share stays private.
  • Coping Strategies : Build resilience and personal growth plans for stress, anxiety, or any personal concerns.

Group Workshops &
Wellness Programs

  • Interactive Sessions : Join workshops on stress management, mindfulness, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
  • Community Building : Connect with peers who share similar experiences.
  • Preventive Programs : Learn practical self-care tools and foster a supportive community.

Mental Health First Aid & Early Intervention

  • Proactive Approach : Training for faculty, mentors, and student leaders to recognize early signs of distress.
  • Crisis Prevention : Early intervention helps prevent mental health issues from escalating.
  • Supportive Culture : Encourages students to reach out and look out for one another.

Integration Support for
New Students

  • Smooth Transition : Orientation, peer mentorship, and ongoing check-ins for international and first-year students.
  • Cultural Adaptation : Workshops and social events to help you adjust and make friends.
  • Inclusive Environment : Ensuring every student – local or international – feels at home from day one.

Why Student Wellbeing Matters

  • Academic and Personal Success : Wellbeing is key to thriving at university.
  • Comprehensive Support : Access to individual therapy, group sessions, skill-building workshops, and psychiatric consultations.
  • Cultural Shift : Mental health is now recognized as essential alongside academic achievement.

The BUC Difference

  • Proactive, Personalized, Stigma-Free Support
  • Student-Centered Care : Inspired by Australian higher education traditions, we take a proactive approach to wellbeing.
  • Open Conversations : Encouraging discussions about mental health and normalizing seeking help.
  • Low Student-to-Counselor Ratio : Individual attention for every student.
  • Collaborative Culture : Faculty, staff, and counselors work together to support your holistic wellbeing.

Culturally Sensitive Approach

  • Respectful of Diversity : Our counselors understand local and international cultural norms.
  • Language Flexibility : Support available in English and Arabic.
  • Community Engagement : Collaboration with parents and national initiatives to align with cultural expectations.

Join Our
Supportive Community

College life can be challenging, but you are not alone. At BUC, caring for your mental and emotional health is part of our commitment to your success. Reach out to us anytime. let’s navigate your journey together, turning challenges into growth and goals into achievements.