Mission
The Centre for Psychological and Counselling Services (CPCS) has been established by the Department of Psychology of HELP University to meet the community’s need for greater service provision in the field of mental health and to make mental healthcare accessible to all people in the community. As a service center, it increases awareness of mental health issues and promotes emotional and psychological wellbeing. As part of HELP University’s contribution to society, all profits of the CPCS will be used for the funding of community service projects. CPCS also serves as a training facility for graduate level students of Clinical Psychology and Counselling programs and supports practical training, supervision, as well as professional development of the highest standards.
Service Introduction
The Centre for Psychological and Counselling Services (CPCS) provides specific services to staff and students of HELP University as well as to the community. Furthermore, it provides services to organizations in the community that may contract for service provision for the purposes of assisting personal growth of their employees. CPCS also serves as a training facility for graduate students in the field of mental health.
The types of services provided are based on sound research and clinical knowledge as well as the experience of the therapists. The therapists of CPCS will provide these services within the boundaries of their competence and expertise. It is expected that the work they carry out are based on their education, training, supervised experience, consultation, study and/ or professional experience and that they will not exceed these limits to provide advice beyond mental healthcare.
The trainees of CPCS are closely supervised by qualified professionals who themselves have accomplished the basic requirements for practice and, additionally, have adequate clinical expertise. The quality and extent of services provided by trainees is dependent upon the quality of supervision and guidance of their respective supervisors.
Services provided by CPCS address the needs of children, adolescents and adults. The specific type of service(s) provided will differ on a case-by-case basis, depending on the needs of the client(s). Profits gained by CPCS from these services will be channeled to funding community service projects.
The services offered by CPCS include:
o Individual Counselling/ Psychotherapy
o Couples Counselling/ Psychotherapy
o Family Counselling/ Psychotherapy
o Group Counselling/ Psychotherapy
o Psychological Assessment
o Psychoeducation
Our Approach
Valuing Different Perspectives
We are qualified professionals who provide quality mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and groups from various backgrounds. We consult with professionals in related fields to provide high quality care.
Professional Development
We engage in various training activities to ensure that we are well-prepared to serve you.
Ethics
We promote ethical and professional service delivery and ensure confidentiality of your personal information.
Doing Our Part
We conduct various talks and workshops to raise awareness of mental health issues.
"Profits made at CPCS are channeled to the funding of community service projects"
Our Clients
Our clients come from diverse backgrounds and include children, adolescents, adults, community agencies and corporate groups.
Our Services
Our Approach
Valuing Different Perspectives
We are qualified professionals who provide quality mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and groups from various backgrounds. We consult with professionals in related fields to provide high quality care.
Professional Development
We engage in various training activities to ensure that we are well-prepared to serve you.
Ethics
We promote ethical and professional service delivery and ensure confidentiality of your personal information.
Doing Our Part
We conduct various talks and workshops to raise awareness of mental health issues.
"Profits made at CPCS are channeled to the funding of community service projects"
Our Clients
Our clients come from diverse backgrounds and include children, adolescents, adults, community agencies and corporate groups.
Our Services
Psychotherapy/Counselling
Psychotherapy/Counselling is the use of psychological means to assist clients in addressing and overcoming issues that cause distress. Psychotherapy/counselling sessions are typically conducted for individuals, couples/family and groups.
Child Therapy
Children express more of themselves through play than speech. At the centre, a fully equipped play room facilitates children’s expressions of various stressors (i.e. death, loss, trauma, divorce etc.). Trained therapists create a safe atmosphere to allow children to express themselves and work through their problems. Children are able to communicate or play out how they feel to the therapist leading to improved ability to cope with difficulties. Therefore, play therapy is to children, what counselling is to adults.
Psychological Assessment
Psychological assessments are tests that are administered to help assess clients' functioning in various areas. Psychological assessments are also used to obtain information pertinent to diagnoses of mental health conditions. These tests may be used to assess the following areas:
- Cognitive / Intellectual Functioning
- Personality
- Depression, Anxiety, other symptoms
- Coping and Adjustment
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation is a form of education aimed at increasing awareness of mental health issues and preventing mental illness. In psychoeducation clients and their significant others gain information on how to manage, cope and care for others with mental illness.
Training
We serve as a training site for graduate-level students of mental healthcare programs. In striving to provide the highest quality services to the community, we support professional training supervised by qualified mental healthcare practitioners. State of the art facilities provide opportunities for hands-on learning and greater exposure in supervision. Trainees at the centre provide professional psychotherapy/ counselling services under the supervision of experienced and qualified practitioners.