The North-South University- Counseling & Wellbeing Center (NSU-CWC), under the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, functions under the stewardship of the Proctor.
It is a support system for the NSU community to addresses their emotional well-being. It serves as a primary mental health care unit for the students, faculty members, and staff of the University. The center offers various therapeutic approaches and advice for further referrals on mental health issues.
For appointments, client can self-refer or be referred by Faculty, family, and other administrative staff of NSU by mailing requests to counseling.center@northsouth.edu with full name, NSU ID, NSU email, and a valid phone number of the client, or the client can have a walk-in session if there is available slot.
The NSU-CWC offers one-to-one or group sessions. It has 4 professional psychologists working as counselors, specializing in Counseling, Clinical, and Educational Psychology.
The counselors and clients must maintain confidentiality. Counseling records are kept strictly confidential and are not part of University records. Exceptions to confidentiality are rare and include when a person poses a threat to his/her safety or the safety of someone else or when it is ordered by the court.
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Life at University can bring a range of experiences, changes, challenges, and new opportunities. Looking after your well-being is crucial for making your University experience positive, smooth, and stress-free. The North South University- Counseling & Wellbeing Center is here to help you with your mental health and emotional well-being.
The following services are exclusively available at the Counseling & Wellbeing Center:
Upcoming Events
Counseling and Wellbeing Center (CWC) in collaboration with Kaan Pete Roi (Bangladesh's first and only emotional support and suicide prevention helpline) is going to organize a certified training, " Mental Health Preliminary Response (MH-PR)" for the student community.
This training aims to equip individuals to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges and crises in others. This course will provide practical skills for initial support, such as active listening and assessing a situation, and guide individuals toward professional help.
Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate active listening and empathic communication
2. Demonstrate planning and conduct of a crisis action plan
3. Demonstrate understanding of mental health issues.
4. Demonstrate referral process.
5. Understanding ethical concerns and boundaries of providing support.
For Further details, students can visit the CWC or Email.
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Counseling and Wellbeing Center (CWC) and Department of Public Health and Supported by NSU Public Health and Science Club of NSU, jointly organized a Poster Presentation and Panel Discussion to observe World Mental Health Day-2025.
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Counseling and Wellbeing Center (CWC) and Instititutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of NSU jointly organized "Burnout Management" Workshop for the Faculty Members of NSU.
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Counseling and Wellbeing Center and Proctor's Office of NSU jointly organized a panel discussion, "Let's Talk : Youth Against Drug" to observe International Day Aaginst Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking-2025. This program supported by NSU Social Services Club.
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Student CounselingCenter and Proctor's Office jointly organized a seminar to celebrate World Mental Health Day-2023.
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https://www.newagebd.net/post/country/279006/nsu-holds-discussion-poster-presentation
https://www.daily-sun.com/post/833096
https://english.thedailycampus.com/private-university/859
Counseling & Wellbeing Center (CWC)
Level-4, Admin Building
North South University
Phone: +880-2-55668200 PABX Ext: 6019
Email- counseling.center@northsouth.edu
For more specific queries, students can email-
| Name | Designation | Contact |
| Md. Shaphawat Hossain |
Sr.Student Counselor
|
shaphawat.hossain@northsouth.edu |
| Masuma Akter Sumi |
Student Counselor
|
masuma.sumi@northsouth.edu |
| Saidul Islam |
Assistant Student Counselor
|
saidul.islam03@northsouth.edu |
| Niger Sultana |
Assistant Student Counselor
|
niger.sultana02@northsouth.edu |