Workshops

On several occasions Psychological Counselling Unit conducts workshops on several topics like

How to deal with stress
Coping with exam anxiety
Dealing with depression
Positive thinking and happy living
New normal during covid-19
Mentoring skills ( for students and faculty)
University life – A new Journey
And many more….

Orientation programs

At the beginning of every academic year, it is mandatory for the Psychological Counselling Unit to approach all the Schools/Departments/Centers and provide orientation classes to the newly admitted students to bring awareness about the psychological counselling services and how students can avail these services throughout their academic journey at UOH.

Mentorship training

The Psychological Counselling Unit conducts workshops to the faculty members of different departments on mentoring skills and guide the faculty on interpersonal skills, such as empathy, respect, patience, and flexibility, so as develop a better rapport with the students assigned to them through their course work.

We provide counselling service with prior appointment on call. To fix an appointment the students may call, email, or text the counsellors on the numbers. The students may call the counsellors 24×7 anytime to fix an appointment. We are available online also, for those students who prefer to meet virtually.

Dr. Hymavathi – 9515667087 (Female counsellor);
email: psychologicalcounselor@uohyd.ac.in

Mr. Subhash– 8008477643 (Male counsellor);
email: psychologicalcounselor-2@uohyd.ac.in

@ Health Centre.

• What is counselling?

Counselling is not the same as giving advice. It is quite different from the general opinion held by people. Going for a counselling session in no way indicates that you are helpless or incapable of solving your problems. By talking about your problems or concerns with a counsellor you will deepen your understanding of your problem and develop the means to deal with them.

• What kind of problems can I talk to counsellor about?

You can pretty much talk with us about anything and everything. You can come to us for personal problems, academic problems, emotional issues and career awareness. these may include stress related problems, exam anxiety, personal problems, peer pressure, substance abuse, lack of focus in academics, laziness, time management, inability to concentrate and career related queries.

• How much do I have to pay the counsellor?

You don’t have to pay anything, these psychological counselling services are absolutely free of charge to the registered students of UoH, Employees (both teaching and non-teaching staff)

• How do I present my issues?

It doesn’t really matter how you present your problem. You can say whatever you like. Sometimes there is silence, sometimes you might find yourself saying things you had not expected to say. The counsellor will help you explore the matter and will keep referring to you to clarify his/her understanding.

• What will the counsellor think of me – will they think badly of me?

First of all, we are not here to judge your actions. And secondly, many of our problems arise just because we are human. When something goes wrong, it is usually because we are pushing ourselves too hard; because you are in the middle of a huge confusion and finding for reasons you don’t fully understand or because you are actually are suffering some form of psychological distress which is distorting your view of reality. Therefore judging is not helpful or relevant; what we will do is help and support you along your way in finding the best way out of the problem.

• What if I still feel ashamed of my problems?

Counsellors do accept that it is natural to want to appear successful and that most of us go through a whirlpool of negative emotions when we have problems and so don’t want to advertise our difficulties. This is one of the reasons we place a great emphasis on confidentiality.

• How confidential is counselling?

Psychological Counselling Unit respects and recognizes the importance of confidentiality for students using its services. Maintaining absolute trust and privacy is a legitimate expectation from the students’ perspective. We at PCU assure you of strict and complete confidentiality of whatever you discuss with us. Whatever problems, experiences or memories you bring in the room with you, remain with us and we do not disclose any information given to us. We do not breech the confidentiality and the information remains confidential.

• Can I seek advice regarding a friend or colleague?

If you want to approach us regarding a friend, you are most welcome. We’ll try our best to help you help your friend, while still helping you to stay anonymous.

• What if my problem is very silly and what if the counsellor dismisses me?

No concern or problem is silly when it is bothering you and not allowing you to focus on your work. If it affecting you on your day to day affairs, please understand it is time to see the counsellor, and your concern is never silly to the counsellor. It is taken with the same seriousness as you do giving the same weightage to your concerns, the counsellor will address your concerns.

A talk on World suicide Prevention day- 2019 by Dr. Saroj Arya.

Faculty Sensitization Program to UoH faculties by Dr. Niranjan Reddy- October 2018

Induction program Conducted by DSW Office to newly admitted Students –Sept. 2022

Orientation Program to Newly admitted students about Psychological Counseling services at UoH-2021

A new Journey at the University, a psychological perspective to the newly admitted students August, 2021

A talk on Living and Adjusting to the new normal during covid-19 pandemic, October 2020.

Gender Sensitization Program conducted by Department of Telugu, UoH- 2019

Addressing the Students on Mental health Camp conducted by Health centre- May, 2023

Anxiety and Stress in Academia -role of counselling interventions and mindfulness” by Prof. Suneetha Manyam, department of Counselling, Mercer University, USA. on 25th January 2023

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav with freedom fighters and their perspective on 75 years of independence 2022

Poster release event on the occasion of World mental Health Day-2022

Workshop on the occation of World Suicide prevention day September,10. 2023, by Dr. Purnima Nagaraja.

BE HEALTHY: Perspectives from Indian Vision”: Talk by Prof.Girishwar Misra, Renowned Psychologist ranked among the top most influential psychologists of the world on 11.10.2021

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Webinar videos (Workshops and Panel Discussion) of Psychological Counselling Unit Social media platform Links at UoH.

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