Professional Counselling

Your mental well-being matters
We’re here to listen

At New Horizon College of Engineering, we believe success isn’t just academic — it’s emotional and personal too. Our Professional Counselling Centre offers a safe, confidential space where students can talk, reflect, and grow.

Department of Counselling

Vision

To guide the students to deal with life challenges and encourage them to reach maximum academic achievement and optimal personal growth, so that in due course of time, they become valuable assets to society.

Philosophy

Mission

To create the optimal therapeutic environment with the use of appropriate counselling techniques for:

About the Department of Counselling

The Department of Counselling at New Horizon College of Engineering offers a professional and confidential space for all registered students to seek support and guidance. Counselling Centre provides a safe and non-judgemental environment to talk things through, be it academic challenges, emotional stress, or personal concerns.

Our goal is to help students gain clarity, build self-awareness, and grow in confidence. The counselling process focuses on recognizing individual strengths and fostering self-growth, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being.

Sessions are typically one-on-one, short-term, free of charge, and strictly confidential. Students are encouraged to walk in and reach out—no appointment necessary. Your mental and emotional health matters, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Counselling Services

Awareness Programs

Academic Counselling

Induction Counselling

Interactive Sessions

Individual Counselling

Parent Meetings

Our Approach

We’re here to guide, not judge. Our philosophy centers around:

Confidentiality

What you share stays between you and your counsellor.

Empathy and Respect

Every student is unique. We respect your background, choices, and pace.

Self-Awareness and Growth

We help you reflect, understand yourself better, and make informed decisions for a balanced life.

Why is Counselling Required?

In the current social and academic landscape, students face a range of challenges that highlight the growing importance of counselling services. Some of them are:

When to Approach the Counsellor?

There are many reasons why someone might choose to seek counselling services. Some of these include:

Childhood Trauma

Unresolved past experiences affecting your present

Body Image Issues

Struggling with self-perception and body-related concerns

Phobias

Intense fear of specific situations or things

Eating Disorders

Struggles with unhealthy eating patterns or behaviors

Low Self-Esteem

Feelings of inadequacy or lack of confidence

Coming Out

Navigating sexual orientation or gender identity

Family Conflict

Strains in family relationships or communication

Interpersonal Issues

Difficulties in relationships with peers, colleagues, or partners

Apathy

A lack of motivation or interest in life

Exam Anxiety

Stress or fear related to academic assessments

Emotional or Social Concerns

Struggling with emotions or social connections

Counselling can offer a safe space to explore and address these concerns.

Therapeutic Alliance – NHCE Counsellor’s Approach

A therapeutic alliance is a professional relationship between a counsellor and a counselee that creates a framework for exploring emotions, behaviors, and thought patterns while facilitating positive change.

In this alliance, a personal space of mutual trust is established, allowing the client to share concerns in an accepting, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. Within this space, the client feels truly heard, which empowers them to find solutions by connecting with their internal and external resources.

Advice-giving is not part of counselling, as solutions imposed from the outside are often ineffective. Every person is unique, shaped by their circumstances, and true growth comes from within.

Brief Therapy or Short-Term Therapy

Brief or short-term therapy is a time-limited and present-focused counselling approach, typically lasting from one to twelve sessions. It makes psychotherapy more accessible for individuals facing time or financial constraints.

Key Elements:

Brief therapy includes approaches like solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and short-term dynamic therapies. It’s effective for situational problems and mild anxiety or stress, but may not sustain long-term change for chronic or severe disorders.

It’s not suitable for individuals with severe mental health issues like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other conditions requiring long-term therapy or psychiatric treatment.

Remember : It’s Okay to Ask for Help

College life can be exciting, but also overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with something big or just need someone to talk to — we're here for you.

"Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your grades."

Reach Us

Timings: Monday to Friday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: Student Counselling Centre, 3rd and 4th Floor, Chhatrapati Shivaji Block