Counselling Unit

As the affairs we go through daily become more complex in present day environment, we are faced with many challenges in life, you may have had a long day at work, unable to complete assignments on deadline, an argument with your spouse, may be your children are not behaving like they “should”, or you may just have something that is bothering you for no apparent reason.

Although you may handle life’s challenges on your own, sometimes a little outside help, a different or more objective point of view, can help you with putting your problems in different perspective and handling them more effectively, where the professional service we deliver at the counselling unit could help a great deal

Our Goal

The OUSL Counselling Unit aims to offer confidential and professional help to all enrolled students and staff members. We recognize the need to promote mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff. The OUSL Counselling Unit is administered by the Dept. of Psychology & Counselling.

How we can help…

The Counselling Unit will be committed to meet the needs of all students and staff members of the OUSL and we strive to create an environment where you can feel at home.

With Counselling, you have the opportunity to open up about your difficulties in a confidential, non-judgmental setting.

  • Stress, depression, and anxiety related issues
  • Educational problems
  • Adjustment difficulties
  • Relationship and family issues
  • Workplace related issues
  • Psychological problems
  • Addiction difficulties
  • Self-esteem, confidence issues
  • Peer pressure

For more information – https://ou.ac.lk/counselling-unit/