Counselling and Psychological Services

(CAPS)

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.

  • Wellbeing workshops and webinars

    CAPS offers free workshops and group programs for personal development, mental health and wellbeing issues each semester.

  • 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.

  • Individual counselling

    Free, confidential, short-term counselling for currently enrolled University students located in Australia. In person and online appointments are available.

  • Self-help resources

    Resources and exercises for a range of issues, including mental health, study, relationships, addictive behaviours, trauma, and life transitions.

  • Mental health training

    Learn to recognise and support someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.

  • 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).

  • 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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