Centre for Student Counselling & Development

The Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) is committed to providing the Stellenbosch University (SU) community with psychological, developmental and support services in our quest to be partners for success. Our vision is to be a centre that is approachable, inclusive and client centred, with our values based on a shared humanity. Staff members include clinical, counselling and educational psychologists, registered counsellors, social workers, psychology interns, student assistants, project/portfolio coordinators, a psychometrist, support officers and administrative staff. The CSCD consists of four units that endeavour through their core functions to promote citizenship by facilitating wellness and personal agency.

Contact details
For all services, including food support, but excluding the Disability Unit and Graduand Career Services contact [email protected]

The CSCD have offices on the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Campuses.

Stellenbosch
Tel: 021 808 4707 / 021 808 4994 (office hours)
Location: 37 Victoria Street, Stellenbosch

Tygerberg
Tel: 021 927 7020 (office hours)
Location: Office 0073 is on the right before you get to the glass doors for disabled persons.

Our Work

The Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD) has the following focus areas:

Unit for Academic Counselling and Development (UACD)

The Unit for Academic Counselling and Development (UACD) helps you to tackle academic challenges and improve your academic skills. The team consists of educational psychologists, a registered counsellor and intern psychologists.

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Disability Unit (DU)

The Disability Unit is here to support students with disabilities. If you need advice on academic support, solutions, or accessible study materials that fit your unique needs, they have your back. The DU’s activities are guided by the Disability Access Policy of SU.

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Unit for Psychotherapeutic and Support Services (UPSS)

Life at University can be pretty overwhelming at times. The Unit for Psychotherapeutic and Support Services (UPSS) is there to help students get through those challenging times by providing them with individual and group therapy...

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Unit for Graduand Career Services (UGCS)

Ever wonder what comes after you graduate? The Unit for Graduand Career Services (UGCS) is your guide to rocking the transition from education to employment and books to boardrooms. The Unit will provide you with the tools to smoothly...

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Our team of highly trained and experienced psychologists, social workers and counsellors provide professional services to promote well-being, personal growth, and academic success. Whether you seek guidance on study techniques, emotional support, or career advice, we are here to assist you. With offices on the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses, and hybrid service options, we make it easy for you to access care that suits your needs. We also offer food assistance to students facing food insecurity and hunger.