Student Consultation Room

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Student Consultation Room Information

Student Consultation Room is a place where you can talk to someone when you are worried about your student life or when you just want someone to listen to you. We will support you so that you can have a more fulfilling student life. Please feel free to come by.

[Opening hours] Monday to Friday 10:00-11:30 am, 12:30-16:30 pm
[Interview time slot]
①10:00-10:40 ②10:50-11:30 ③12:40-13:25 ④13:40-14:25 ⑤14:40-15:25 ⑥15:40-16:25
[Location] 1st floor, east side of Global Square (next to Takiyama Terrace) Click here for the map
[Telephone number] +81-42-691- 8226

About use

How to make a reservation

Consultations require a reservation. There are the following ways to make a reservation:
For those with ongoing consultations, we also accept schedule adjustments (cancellations, changes to dates, etc.) using methods ① to ③.

1. Visiting the office: Please come during opening hours.
② Reservation by phone: +81-42-691- Please call during opening hours.
③ Reservation by email: Please see the "Opening Calendar" in the announcement for details.
④[New customers only] First consultation application via Google Form: First consultation application form

Same-day booking

In principle, consultations require an appointment, but there are cases where we can accommodate without an appointment. If you would like to have a consultation on the day, please contact us.

English support

Counselling in English is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

*How to Make an Appointment via e-mail*
Please send us an e-mail with the following information.
TITLE: Appointment Request
1. Name 
2. Student ID number
3. Phone number (if you have) 
4. Desired dates & times (some if possible)
5. Brief description of the consultation content
E-mail Address:gakusou@soka.ac.jp
Tel: 042-691-8226

Examples of consultation topics

About myself

• I want to know my personality.
• I want to think about how to deal with things I'm not good at or am not good at.

Relationships

• I want to build good relationships with people.
• Troubles in romantic relationships.
• Family relationship problems, etc.

Mental and physical health

• I can't get motivated.
• I can't sleep well. I have no appetite.
• My daily rhythm is not in order.

Academic and career paths

• I can't keep up with the classes or assignments.
• I am undecided about taking a leave of absence, dropping out, or transferring departments.
• Concerns about studying abroad.
• I haven't decided what I want to do in the future.

Campus Life

• I can't get used to living alone.
• Club and circle issues.
• Troubles such as sales solicitations and stalking.
• I was sexually harassed, academically harassed, etc.

We also provide consultation and counseling for various psychological problems and developmental stumbling blocks and challenges other than those mentioned above, as well as other psychological support services. We also accept consultations from parents regarding students.

Confidentiality

As a general rule, the contents of consultations will not be shared with others without the permission of the person seeking consultation. However, if it is determined that the consultation poses a serious physical threat, appropriate measures may be taken.

Number of consultations (past 4 years)

Student Consultation Room

Location: Global Square East side, 1st floor

Address: 192-8577
Soka University Student Consultation Room 1-236 Tangi-machi, Hachioji City, Tokyo 192-8577, Japan

Contact: +81-42-691- 8226