Our Role
The Centre is responsible for Professional and Guidance Counselling for students as well as University Staff and their families. However, members of the general public are also attended to at a nominal fee.
Counselling Services
Career and Vocational Guidance Counselling
- Career Choice and Planning
- Employment Search
- Job Interview Techniques
- Lack of occupational goals
Life Skills Training
The Counselling Centre is a resource centre which provides:
- Social Skills Training Seminars and Workshops to students and members of the University community.
- Interventions include:
- Tips on Stress Management
- Tips on Time Management
- Tips on Job Interview
- Peer Educators Training in HIV/AIDS counselling
- Trainer of Trainers (TOT) in HIV/AIDS counselling
Referral and Consultation
Counsellors are available to provide:
- Referral Information and Consultation Services to various faculties and members of the University Community
- Referral to Social Welfare
Personal Concerns
- Relationships
- Family Issues
- Alcohol/Drug/Sexual Abuse
- Bereavements
Health Concerns
- HIV/AIDS/STIs counselling
- Family Planning
- Pregnancy
- General Ill Health
Educational Concerns
- Change of Quota
- Academic Withdrawal from Studies
- Exclude from School
- Leave of Absence
- Lack of Concentration
Financial/Tuition Related
- GRZ Bursaries/Scholarship Loan
- Banking Services
Care/Vocational Guidance
- Career Choice/Planning
- Employment Search
- Job Interview Techniques
- Vocational Employment/Internship
Counselling Concerns
Counselling is the best alternative for many Psychosocial and Academic concerns. “Talking through” concerns in a RELAXED and CONFIDENTIAL ATMOSPHERE helps you CLARIFY your problems and learn how to deal with them.
The Counselling Centre is headed by the Senior Counsellor and is assisted by five Counsellors and other staff comprising of a Secretary, Stenographer and an Administrative Officer.
