See the list of medical fees and missed appointment policies.
To schedule an appointment:
We do not schedule appointments over email.
Appointment reminders are emailed to your MyLaurier email the day before your appointment as a courtesy.
Mental Health services at the SWC include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment using short-term, goal-directed counselling, crisis intervention, and crisis management.
At this time, most students chose in-person counselling appointments, but video and telephone appointments are also available.
Common concerns addressed in short-term therapy include anxiety and depression; homesickness; stress management; roommate tensions; parental and family conflict; surviving a break-up; grief; and confidence and self-esteem.
Below are some resources and information about the SWC's mental health support.
The SWC uses the Stepped Care Model to help you monitor your mental health and well-being.
Consult our steps to well-being resource to learn about how you can take care of your mental health.
Our counselling team includes registered social workers and psychotherapists who use a short-term, goal-directed model of care serving all registered Laurier students.
Our team includes a diverse group of professionals who use a variety of therapeutic modalities to support students' needs. All members of the counselling team are committed to collaborative, client-centred care within a safe therapeutic environment.
The Student Wellness Centre recognizes and supports the richness of human diversity and reflects the values of cultural, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation differences through anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed practice.
Some members of the counselling team have special roles that serve specific student populations:
Some services are outside our scope of practice, extend beyond our scope of care, or require very specialized providers. Examples may include:
When off-campus therapy is recommended or preferred by a student, a counsellor will support the student through the process of getting connected.
We will help to identify several referral options selected specifically for the student’s personal situation.
Local counselling options include providers within walking distance to campus and some that provide low or sliding scale fee services.
Online booking is available to registered Laurier students for non-urgent/routine appointments only for the following medical concerns:
Online booking is for in-person appointments only. If you miss your appointment or cancel with less than 24 hours notices, you will be charged a no-show fee.
Sexual health is an important part of your health and wellbeing.
Online appointments can be booked as long as you meet the requirements.
Same-day services include:
You must book an appointment:
For more information, check out the following websites:
Dr. Caitlyn Evans and Dr. Wyatt Weppler (Waterloo)
No referral is needed for chiropractor visits.
Cash or credit card accepted for payments.
Nancy Allan and Brian Pederson (Waterloo)
Cash or personal cheques accepted.
Sarah Arbour (Waterloo)
Cash or credit card accepted.
The registered dietitian addresses a variety of issues, including:
Appointments with a registered dietitian are available on the Brantford and Waterloo campus. Call the Student Wellness Centre to make an appointment.
Appointments are 45-50 minutes long, during which you will be given practical information, including shopping lists, meal plans, and quick, easy recipes.
On the Brantford campus, you can see the dietitian by self-referral or with a referral from your doctor. The cost of service is covered by your extended health and dental plan.
On the Waterloo campus, you must first meet with a doctor, nurse, or counsellor in the SWC for a referral. The cost of appointments is included in your student services fees.
