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Email ID: legalaid@sjcl.edu.in
Cura Personalis
Care for the whole person
At the heart of the Jesuit tradition of education.
Student Support
Counselling at SJCL
At St. Joseph's College of Law, care for the whole person, cura personalis, is at the heart of the Jesuit tradition of education. The College provides a confidential counselling service to support students in their personal, emotional and academic well-being throughout their time at the College.
About the Service
A Safe, Non-Judgemental Space
Law school can be demanding. Students may experience academic pressure, examination stress, difficulty adjusting to college life or a new city, relationship or family concerns, anxiety, low mood, or other personal challenges. The College Counsellor offers a safe, non-judgemental space where students can talk through such concerns and develop ways of coping.
Students may seek counselling for, among other things:
Stress, anxiety and examination pressure
Adjustment to college, hostel life or a new city
Personal, family or relationship concerns
Motivation, time management and academic difficulties
Self-confidence and emotional well-being
Support following a difficult or distressing experience
Meet Our Counsellor
Student Counsellor
College Counsellor
Ms. Roweena Rakesh Nathan
M.Sc. Applied PsychologyAccessing Counselling
Direct approach: Students may approach the Counsellor directly to schedule a session.
Referral: A class mentor, faculty member or committee may also refer a student to the Counsellor where they believe the student would benefit from support.
Attending counselling remains the student's choice.
Confidentiality
Counselling sessions are confidential. Information shared with the Counsellor is not disclosed without the student's consent, except where:
- there is a serious risk of harm to the student or to others; or
- disclosure is required by law.
Integrated Care
Support in Other Student Support Processes
Counselling support is also available to students involved in matters under the College's other student support mechanisms.
Anti-Ragging Policy
Under the Anti-Ragging Policy, students affected by ragging are offered counselling as part of the College's support measures, and the Anti-Ragging Committee may seek the Counsellor's assistance.
Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell
Under the Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell policy, the College provides access to counselling services for both the complainant and the respondent, as necessary.
Need Help Urgently?
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services. Free, confidential mental health support is also available round the clock through the Government of India's Tele-MANAS helpline.