BNU Counseling Center
Availability
Aims and Objectives
The aims of Center for Counseling and Psychological Well-Being are:
- To help students understand and use their individual capacities better
- To suggest strategies that can enhance personal, academic, and social growth of students
- To enhance problem solving and decision making capabilities of students
- To make students more resilient so they can proactively face various life challenges proficiently
Why Counseling might be suggested to a student?
Here are some of the common instances when counseling might be recommended to a student:
- Traumatic changes in personal relationships:
- death of a family member or friend
- divorce or separation in the family etc
- Significant changes in mood or behavior:
- withdrawal from others
- antisocial activity (e.g., lying, stealing)
- frequent spells of unexplained crying
- frequent outbursts of anger
- unusual agitation
- Thoughts or behaviors about self harm
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Psychosomatic complaints and concerns:
- tension headaches
- loss of appetite or excessive eating
- insomnia or excessive sleeping
- chronic stomach distress
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- Concern about academics:
- contemplating dropping out of university
- worrying about possible academic failure, exam anxiety, time management
- Adjustment problems
The center does not deal with issues related to career advising. For Career Advising, students can visit Student Affairs Office.
Access to the Services
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Handled by a trained counselor
Will I have to pay for the counseling sessions?
There is no fee for counseling services. If you are referred off campus to a health care professional, you are responsible for fee charges.
How do I make an appointment?
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Form available at the website and CMS portal
Will confidentiality be maintained?
Counseling sessions at the Center are confidential, and information about those sessions is not released except upon the student’s written request. However, the counselor will be obligated to report to the relevant authorities if she feels that
1. The student may harm himself or
2. The student may harm someone else
Please note that in case of referral by the teacher/department, some information might be shared with the department after discussing with the student. Written permission to release information will also be taken from the student.
Duration of the Counseling session
Typically lasts for 1 hour
Staff
Dr. Ruhi Khalid
Director, Center for Counseling and Psychological Well-Being
Wajeeha Nabeel
Campus Counselor
E-mail: campuscounselor@bnu.edu.pk
Office Ext: 713
Room No: 202, Sartaj Aziz Block
Support & Prevention Manuals
To promote a safe, healthy, and supportive campus environment and to address the growing challenges of substance use and mental health concerns among students, BNU has developed two comprehensive resource manuals. From Risk to Resilience: BNU Substance Use Control Program provides a practical roadmap for substance use prevention, early intervention, and support, fostering informed decision-making and a culture of well-being across the University. Campus Care: A Guide to Psychological First Aid equips educators, staff, and student leaders with the knowledge and skills to recognise signs of psychological distress, offer immediate supportive assistance, and connect individuals with appropriate professional resources. Together, these manuals reflect BNU's commitment to prevention, resilience, and the holistic well-being of its campus community.
