Psychological and Counselling Services

You can access psychological and counselling services in a safe, professional environment to deal with any issues affecting your life or study.

We provide a confidential service that focuses on short-term therapy.

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Reasons why people come to see us

We offer personal counselling for a range of issues, including but not limited to:

Conflict management in relationships (professional, personal, academic)
Sexuality
Stress or anxiety
Depression
Traumatic events/incidents (recent or older)
Academic difficulties
Perfectionism
Addiction
Neurodiversity
Cultural concerns
Life/study balance
Adjusting into life in Perth.

Counsellors are familiar with Curtin’s policies and procedures, and can advise you on appropriate courses of action in the varied situations.

If you’re an international student, be assured that we are a multi-cultural service with staff who are sensitive to cross-cultural issues. You’re welcome to visit us – you don’t need a major crisis to justify a visit!

Cancelling an appointment

Late notice cancellations could have been given to someone else in need. Please call us or text back to cancel your appointment if you are unable to attend or no longer require it with at least 24 hours’ notice. At present, there is no cancellation fee, however, if you don’t cancel your appointment and don’t show up, this will count towards you 10 annual appointments.

Call us (08) 9266 7850
Text back your name, student ID and the word ‘CANCEL’ to your appointment confirmation text.

Fees and charges

Our counsellors

Our Counselling and Clinical Psychologists are highly qualified and have a range of expertise to provide quality professional service to students.

Learn more about our counsellors

Group programs and workshops

We offer free support in group settings on a range of topics including anxiety skills development, dealing with depression, ADHD support groups and a host of other topics.

See all group programs and workshops

Indigenous counselling services

Curtin offers specialised services for Indigenous students and staff.

Access Indigenous counselling services

Support letters

Find out more about obtaining an official support letter for assessment extensions and more.

Obtain a support letter

Resources

Access tailored self-help resources to support your wellbeing.

Access self-help resources

Make an appointment

We have services for Perth, Kalgoorlie, online and regional students.

All appointments are free.

Curtin Perth
Kalgoorlie
Regional students
OUA and online students

Curtin Perth

You can book an appointment by calling (08) 9266 7850 or by visiting our reception on level two of Building 109.

Reception hours:

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Note that there may be a waiting period of up to four weeks during our busy times of the year.

Appointment hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

If you’re a student who is new to the service or have not had an appointment in six months, please read the information about your initial appointment.

To book a triage assessment, call (08) 9266 7850, access our online portal, or visit our reception on level two of Building 109.

Kalgoorlie

Curtin Kalgoorlie students can use internal or partnered external services in Kalgoorlie or use Curtin Perth campus counselling and wellbeing services depending on your needs and preferences.

Student Wellbeing Advisor, Kalgoorlie: Building 701, Room 114 or phone on (08) 9088 6029
Centrecare Kalgoorlie: 168 Egan St, (08) 9080 0333 or 1300 66 77 00
Student Wellbeing Advisory Service, Curtin Perth: Call¯1800 244 043 (free call), email studentwellbeing@curtin.edu.au, or visit the student wellbeing advisory service webpage.
Psychological and Counselling Service, Curtin Perth: (08) 9266 7850

Regional students

We offer a free, confidential counselling service to all enrolled regional students. The service can be provided face-to-face, online via Skype or over the phone – depending what is possible for you as the student. To arrange an appointment please call our reception on (08) 9266 7850 or email counselling@curtin.edu.au.

Free face-to-face counselling services are available at the following locations:

Albany
Esperance
Geraldton
Karratha
Margaret River
Port Hedland

OUA and online students

OUA students

You can access free and confidential appointments with professionally-qualified counsellors appointed through OUA. This short-term, solution-focused service can help you:

Work through stresses relating to student life.
Deal with study anxiety.
Look after any health or welfare issues that are affecting your studies.
Manage your work, study and life balance.

Your first step is to request an appointment by emailing counselling@open.edu.au. Provide them with:

Your name.
Your OUA ID card number.
Your best contact phone number.

Go to the OUA for more information about the services and requesting an appointment.

Curtin online

Curtin also offers a free, confidential counselling service to students who study online via direct enrolment at Curtin. The service is provided online through Zoom, a web or app-based video chat program, or via telephone – depending on what is easier and more convenient. In the case of Zoom, each client will receive a link for the session prior to their appointment.

To arrange an appointment please call our reception on +61 8 9266 7850 or email counselling@curtin.edu.au.

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