Single Session Counselling Appointments

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Single Session counselling appointments are a one-time 90-min appointment available in-person or video with a counsellor. Counsellors focus on 1 or 2 goals for your present concern and provide a solution focused approach.

Single Session appointments are a great way for you to get a feeling for what counselling is.  These appointments: 

  • Focus is on the immediate concern or problem in the present 
  • Focus on coping, skill-building, and meaningful dialogue 
  • Ensure collaboration throughout the session to meet your needs 
  • Leave the session with insights, strategies, and a better grasp of managing the issue 

Make an Appointment

To book an appointment please call 519-888-4096.  

  • Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. for pre-booked appointments 
  • Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Email: For those who are unable to call due to accessibility concerns, please email counselling@uwaterloo.ca indicating that you are unable to book by phone. Please note that this email address is not monitored 24/7 and cannot support urgent or emergency requests. 

Reach out for support

If you are out of the province, please seek care where you are, contact us to discuss your options and next steps, or access Empower Me. 

Empower Me is a mental health and wellness service that provides easily accessible and fully confidential counselling to you.  

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