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Counselling for students

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Monash University

Last checked: 6 Oct 2026 UTC

What this page covers

No issue is too big, or too small
Where to get help
Sexual harm and family violence
Our specialist counsellor
Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (SACL)
Getting help for a friend
Other support services

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No issue is too big, or too small

Counselling can help you with problems like coping with study or university life, stress, anxiety and depression, loneliness, drug and alcohol abuse and addictions, negative feelings and suicidal thoughts, relationship and family issues.

Where to get help

You can make an in-person appointment on campus with one of our counsellors, or you can request a Telehealth (video) consultation.

If you're a Monash student, your appointment will be free.

Sexual harm and family violence

Our specialist counsellor

The counselling service here at Monash has a specialist sexual harm and family violence counsellor available to support those impacted by family violence, coercive control, sexual harm and relationship difficulties.

Appointments are available face-to-face at the Clayton campus or via Telehealth.

Book an appointment online

Or call University Health Services to make an appointment: (03) 9905 3175

Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (SACL)

Students can also call the Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (SACL), which is a state-wide, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who’ve experienced both past or recent sexual assault. SACL is the central after-hours coordination centre for all recent sexual assaults and provides immediate crisis response throughout Victoria. SACL operates outside business hours between 5pm weeknights through to 9am the next day and throughout weekends and public holidays.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line (after hours): 1800 806 292

Getting help for a friend

Listening is important when helping a friend through hard times, but sometimes they need more help than you can give.

If you’re concerned about a friend's mental health, encourage your friend to:

book a Telehealth (video) consultation
seek support from their family
contact their doctor
call the Benestar phone counselling service on 1300 788 336 (open 24/7).