Student Support Services Are now online!

We are here for You!

Studying online at UKZN? That’s new! Does it all seem overwhelming? Are you feeling alone? Worried? Fearful? Distressed? Lacking Motivation? Are you struggling to manage your time and space at home?

Personal Counselling

Book for a confidential session with a HPCSA registered psychologist in a format that suits you!

Relationship issues with partner, family or peers; identity, gender, sexuality and other psycho-social issues

Depression, anxiety, PTSD,
gender-based violence, grief & bereavement

The psycho-social impact of
CIVD-19, lockdown and social distancing

General Academic Counselling

We can help with matters relating to getting that degree and getting the most out of your online studies

  • Attention and concentration issues
  • Motivation
  • Learning styles
  • Adjust to online learning
  • Planning your degree
  • Time management
  • Exam preparation
  • … and so much more

Career Counselling

We offer comprehensive career pathing and career counselling services to support you on the path to your dream career

General career counselling: session for existing and prospective UKZN students


Comprehensive Career Assessments and Graduate Marketing Marketability


Referrals to our Career Development Office to help with CV writing, interviewing skills and to join our Student Employment Programme

Support Groups and Forums

Video Conferencing for small groups of students who may share similar experiences.

Some Groups include:

Student-Mothers Support Group

Group Debriefing Sessions

First Years Support Group

We can tailor a support group or forum to suit your needs! Just ask...

Contact us

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