KNOWING YOUR UNIVERSITY BY JESSIE ASANTE
University Counseling Centre
We recognise that members of the University community experience a variety of concerns or difficulties that usually affect their general wellbeing and ability to succeed as a student or an employee. That is where we come in.
We’re here to help you succeed
The University Counselling Service exists to meet such needs and to offer comprehensive mental health services to KTU students and employees. Our counselors are professionally trained and licensed, have a wealth of experience and knowledge and can assist you in areas such as academic issues, work and personal concerns.
Seeking counseling or therapy is about making a positive choice to get help by talking confidentially with a professionally trained listener who has no other role in your life. Counselors provide a confidential atmosphere where you can explore any topic or situation and discuss any concerns you may have.
Walk into our offices on the KTU campus or call our reception on…….. to arrange for a precounselling session or for inquiries
ABOUT US
COUNSELLING OVERVIEW
Do I need a Counsellor?
Many people experience a variety of concerns or difficulties that usually affect their lives, general wellbeing, and ability to succeed as students or employees. And to sort out the difficulties, most people talk to friends, family, colleagues or staff in their Department.
What happens in counseling?
When you first apply for an appointment either online or walk- in, you will be given a pre-counseling session, which is a brief contact with the counselor assigned to your case. In the brief session, the counselor will assess basic information and desired goals and outcomes to help understand your case and to plan for the main structured sessions. The main sessions will be tailored to your presenting concerns, and often a professionally trained counselor will work with you on mastering some basic life skills, stress relaxation techniques, behavior modification, etc during the sessions and outside sessions using homework or assignments. In the case of reported or suspected mental difficulties, the counselor will assess and treat using psychotherapy or make a referral to other resources.
Remember that in order to benefit fully from Counselling or psychotherapy, you must:
Attend scheduled sessions
Be specific about the concerns that led to your decision to seek counseling
Participate actively, and be as open and honest as possible.
Discuss your progress with your counselor as you go along, and modify your goals if necessary.
Successful counseling is a joint process requiring your motivation and active involvement. The more actively involved you are, the more effective counseling will be for you.
MISSION
To provide comprehensive mental health services that promote students’ and staff success in a safe and supportive environment.
We practice this by:
Providing individual, couple, or group counseling/psychotherapy to students and staff of the university.
Engaging in preventive and outreach programs to promote the awareness of mental health among the population.
CONTACT US
Contact Information
Phone: …….
Email: counselling@ktu.ed.gh
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm
Mailing Address
Koforidua Technical University
University Counselling Centre
P. O. Box 981,
Koforidua
Location
Old Administration Building, Rm.
