Counselling Cell

Mental health as a concept is gaining prominence in the Indian context rapidly. Till the past decade this was an area of prejudice and stigma, but open dialogue, conversations, and narratives on the holistic domains of health (of which mental health is a major part) have taken over the discursive space. This is reflected in several fields ranging from academic curriculum to popular culture portrayals (movies, novels, web series, documentaries, and the likes).

In the context of university settings, students are caught up in multiple pressures from academic progression, career uncertainty, peer, parental and societal expectations and so on. All of these have a profound effect on their mental, physical, and emotional health. Over and above these, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought in its wake many changes which eventually affect the students' performance and overall well-being.

Against this background and considering the advice of the Hon'ble Chancellor, an institutional mechanism was operationalized to address these critical issues affecting the students through the formation of the Royal Centre for Wellbeing (RCFW).

RCI certified and licensed consultant professionals are available in the cell. The Clinical Psychologist provides face-to-face individual sessions with students seeking help. This unit is exclusively for RGU students and can also be accessed by faculty members if needed.

The Clinical Psychologist is professionally qualified and competent to handle general issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, body image concerns, eating disorders, social isolation, anger management, sexuality, career, identity, self-esteem, and specific mental health conditions.

In addition to external professionals, in-house counselling is also provided by faculty members from the Department of Psychology with a commitment to helping students prioritize their mental health and develop resilience, confidence, and personal growth.

The sessions are scheduled upon receiving requests through faculty mentors or directly from students. Students may also write to counselling@rgu.ac for appointments. All counselling sessions are conducted confidentially and only after students voluntarily seek support.