Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides enrolled students and staff a range of pathways to free, confidential psychological support, delivered by mental health practitioners experienced in the University environment. These include short-term individual counselling, group programs, workshops, training, online resources, and consultancy.
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Wellbeing workshops and webinars
CAPS offers free workshops and group programs for personal development, mental health and wellbeing issues each semester.
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Group counselling
Our group programs provide a supportive and managed environment for students to connect with each other, explore the challenges they face and to discuss strategies and practices.
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Individual counselling
For currently enrolled domestic and international students and staff located in Australia, the University provides free, confidential, short-term psychological counselling.
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Self-help resources
Resources and exercises for a range of issues, including mental health, study, relationships, addictive behaviours, trauma, and life transitions.
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Mental health training
Learn to recognise and assist someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis, including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training.
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Services for staff
University of Melbourne staff can access short-term individual counselling via the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
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Mental health crisis and emergency support
Access urgent mental health support (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), including the University's dedicated Mental Health Crisis Support Service, other crisis helplines and emergency services.
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