University or College Counseling

University Counseling

One of the most vulnerable periods for mental health problems is precisely the beginning of adulthood, when we start university. It is estimated that nearly 35% of university students develop some form of psychological disorder during their studies. It is also notable that in Spain, one in three university students drops out before completing their degree.

University takes place during the transition to adult life, which brings new challenges and difficulties. A lack of tools to cope with academic pressures, combined with the challenges of adapting to a new environment and lifestyle, can be difficult to manage.

At the INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY CENTER, we understand that the process of maturation and adaptation to adulthood can be a highly vulnerable period during which many mental health disorders emerge for the first time.

Objectives of University Counseling

Provide a safe and confidential space where students can explore their concerns and develop greater self-awareness.

Promote personal growth and psychological development.

Help develop the skills necessary to face the challenges, changes, and difficulties associated with the university period.

Provide psychological support to help students complete their academic programs, thereby fostering greater autonomy and achievement of personal goals.

Encourage an environment of compassion, acceptance of diversity, exploration, autonomy, and mutual support among students.

Guide the development of an academic plan consistent with their values and professional objectives.

Foster self-reflection, acceptance of possible mistakes and failures, and viewing them as opportunities for learning and growth.

Support exploration of academic options, resolve uncertainties regarding career choices, and assist in reorientation if needed.

At the INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY CENTER, we offer University Counseling services in English and Spanish to students in international programs as well as Spanish universities. With over five years of direct experience, we understand the key factors affecting today’s students.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I seek psychotherapeutic treatment?

This is not an easy question to answer. The most obvious reason is when we feel unwell and do not know why or how to fix it, and this suffering continues over time without a way out. This may include situations of existential blockage, difficulty making decisions, difficulty functioning normally due to emotional and/or physical distress, or feeling that we fall into the same harmful or unwanted behaviors. In any case, this is only a limited list of possible difficulties that may describe some people. Suffering can take many forms, and every experience is unique.

How can we help at this stage?

It offers you a safe space to clarify values and goals, regulate emotions, reframe limiting beliefs, and design meaningful routines. The aim is to transform this “existential audit” into a more coherent and satisfying life plan.

What do we work on in sessions, and what method do you use?

We assess key areas (health, work, relationships, leisure, purpose), identify biological and contextual stressors, and train skills such as communication, decision-making, stress management, and healthy habits. We combine psychoeducation, evidence-based techniques, and between-session tasks.

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Guillermo Gabarain Beristain - Doctoralia.es

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