What is counselling?
Counselling is a space for you to discuss personal and professional challenges with a trained professional. This may help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, learn tangible tools to navigate life鈥檚 inevitable stressors, and maintain or reestablish well-being throughout your training.
How much does a counselling session cost?
Zero dollars! This service is included in your tuition fee.
Is counselling really confidential?
Yes! We provide a confidential environment where you can discuss concerns freely. No Program Director, Program Coordinator, Chief Resident, or colleague will know that you have sought our services without your consent: No one!鈥�
Who uses counselling services?
Counselling is open to all 黑料不打烊 residents and fellows, and hundreds of sessions take place every year! We serve people from all backgrounds and identities who are in a variety of specialties and at all levels of training, including fellowship.鈥�
Do I need a mental health diagnosis to access counselling?
Not at all, and there is no 鈥媠uch thing 鈥媋s too small a topic to come see us! Residents and fellows come to counselling for multiple reasons, including but not limited to:鈥嬧�� exam stress, work-life harmony鈥�, clinical performance鈥�, career doubts鈥�, mistreatment and discrimination in the workplace鈥�, romantic relationship tensions鈥�, family dynamics鈥�, grief, burnout, depression鈥�, and anxiety鈥�. It is totally okay to reach out for preventative reasons as well! 鈥�
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Is counselling a good use of my time?
Everyone鈥檚 experience in counselling is different, and many residents and fellows find it helpful. Some people particularly appreciate being able to talk to someone neutral, open, and non-judgmental. For other people, gaining perspective about a specific situation or learning tangible practices to work towards greater well-being is what they feel most satisfied about.
What if I鈥檓 not sure counselling is for me?
You may just give it a try and see! We are here for you, and you don鈥檛 have to commit to any set number of counselling sessions.
How can I book a counselling session?
You may visit our Counselling Appointments webpage, select a Wellness Consultant from your respective campus, click on 鈥淏ook an Appointment鈥� under the Wellness Consultant鈥檚 name, and follow the instructions on our booking page.