NTU Student Counselling Centre

The Student Counselling Centre (SCC) offers a supportive and conducive environment for any student with personal issues or challenges to seek help and guidance from a professional counsellor.  Its team of registered psychologist and counsellors are experienced in helping students from various backgrounds and cultures, and with a wide range of issues.

The Centre also conducts the following activities:

• Organise talks regularly to promote mental health awareness and wellness among NTU staff and students.
• Organise workshops such as Effective Study Techniques and Exam Preparation Strategies for students to help them cope with the demands of their academic studies.
• Conduct workshops such as Basic Helping Skills and Crisis Management for staff of NTU to better meet the mental health needs of students.

Medical centre  

The on-campus Medical Centre is operated by private medical group Gethin-Jones Medical Practice Pte Ltd. Besides medical services, counselling services are provided by Dr Yeo Lock Peow at the Centre. Dr Yeo possesses, in addition to his medical qualifications, a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Virginia Satir Family and Systemic Therapy. He is also a certified DISC Behavioural Consultant.

Medical scheme

Besides operating the clinic on campus, Gethin-Jones Medical Practice Pte Ltd is also contracted to administer the Medical Scheme for full-time undergraduates and NIE trainee teachers. Those covered under the Medical Scheme are entitled to prepaid consultation and standard medicine at the Centre, as well as limited medical coverage for specialist outpatient and hospitalisation expenses at Government Restructured Hospitals.