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international students in UK.
Counseling is a cooperative process in which counselor and student work together to develop an
understanding of something that troubles the student.
The student brings
Ø Current experience and knowledge about himself and
Ø Willingness to work.
The counselor brings
Ø Training and
Ø Readiness to focus on your painful experiences, needs and on what this particular
experience means for you.
Through this process:
Ø The difficult experience can change.
Ø Difficult situations develop new possibilities.
Ø You may develop greater self understanding.
Ø Discover new strengths within yourself.
Goals of Counseling
To provide a
Ø Personalized and confidential atmosphere express freely your feelings and thoughts in
response to any stress (personal or academic).
Ø Safe, welcoming and affirming environment
Focus on student’s
Ø Unique strengths and success
Enhance students’ level of
Ø Self-awareness and
Ø Stress Management
To identify and help implement the most effective solutions based on student’s unique
circumstances.