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Durham Greater Toronto Area

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Durham Greater Toronto Area

Counselling

​Counselling Services

Counselling is provided on an individual basis to both full and part-time students enrolled at Trent University Durham with the aim to help students with personal concerns that interfere with academic performance and emotional wellbeing. 

How can counselling be helpful?

  • Increase self-understanding
  • Decrease isolation, increase support
  • Safe space to reflect, talk and learn
  • Work through issues
  • Develop strategies for feeling better
  • Obtain referrals and resources

Book An Appointment:

Call: 905-435-5100
Visit: HUB, room 101

Corinn Phillips, RP   
Call: 905-435-5102 ext 5024

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Sheila Moeck, M.Ed., RP (Qual.), OCT
E-mail: sheilamoeck@trentu.ca
Call: 905-435-5102 ext 5021
Available for appointments Monday & Wednesday 
Walk-In: Monday & Wednesday 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.
Located in the HUB, Room 101.5 

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New Program 

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NEW support and social group for students with ASD that aims to promote self-advocacy and positive life and coping skills in a judgment-free zone.

  • Learn and practice social and life skills
  • Discuss dating and friendship issues
  • Open dialogue about stimming and sensory issues
  • Make new connections
  • Explore interests, play games, and share your skills
  • Debrief your week with the support of others

Weekly meetings beginning in January (time and location TBD). New members are encouraged to join anytime.

For more information Contact Sheila Moeck: sheilamoeck@trentu.ca or call 905-435-5102, ext 5021
 

Forms

Consent to Disclose Personal Information
 

Policies

If you have questions about the counselling process or what to expect and having these answered would help you in moving forward, please contact the Counsellor/Accessibility Advisor at corinnphillips@trentu.ca or by calling 905-435-5102 ext 5024.

 
Crisis and After Hours Supports

Sexual Assault

The following resources are available to you if you’ve been assaulted…

Counsellor, Corinn Phillips, MA, RP,  at 905-435-5102 x 5024.
Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Therapist, Sheila Moeck, M.Ed., RP (Qual.), OCT, at 905-435-5102 ext 5021
Monday & Wednesday 

After hours:

  • Durham Region Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Care Centre (Lakeridge Health) 905-576-8711 or visit the Lakeridge Health emergency department
  • Durham Rape Crisis Centre - 24/7 crisis line that provides support, information and referral to anyone who has experienced sexual violence or those who are supporting survivors of sexual violence - 905-668-9200

Resources

Check out the Health & Wellness Collection available in the library.

Upcoming Opportunities 

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safeTALK training available to students, staff, and faculty hosted by Student Affairs - Counselling Services. Training option for January, February or March. At no cost. 

• Half-day training in suicide alertness skills
• Learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection
• Widely used by professionals and the general public

Register at: https://trentu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ptz8dqKZkZNzBX
 

Health Promotions Team 

We are a group of students offering programming and resources aimed at keeping students healthy and happy during their time on and off-campus. Click HERE to visit our Health Promotions page.