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Confidential counselling is offered free to all MIT students – in person or over the phone from our on-campus counsellors and also online or by phone through the Pūawaitanga service.

Counsellors are registered, professional, experienced, and come from diverse backgrounds. They ensure we offer you the best level of care and a high standard of practice.

All information and any details you share with our counsellors are kept fully confidential.

Some of the things counsellors can help with include:
  • Study-related issues
  • Anxiety
  • Loss and grief
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Loneliness
  • Homesickness
  • Relationship issues
  • Gender concerns
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance abuse

Making an appointment

For all information, inquiries or to make an appointment, please use the contact details below. You can also drop into the Ask Me! Student Services centres or the counselling team offices between the hours of 8.30am-4.30pm to book a 30-60 minute session. If you don’t have an appointment but need to see a counsellor urgently, we will arrange a time as soon as possible. We also offer counselling sessions via phone when it’s difficult to get into our offices.

Our offices

Ōtara campus: Dilworth Building, NA Block, room 112
Manukau campus: Level 3, behind the lifts

Contact us

Email: counsellors@manukau.ac.nz
Phone: (09) 968 8072

Vitae practitioners are experienced in dealing with a wide range of issues such as managing stress, conflict resolution, career assistance, financial problems, family problems, grief, addictions, trauma and depression. Vitae’s specialists ensure that students receive rapid and effective help when needed.

To be eligible:
  • a person must be a current MIT Student, in New Zealand and over 18 years old.
  • Students will be asked for a Student ID number to confirm they are an enrolled student.
Making an appointment

Students can book appointments online or for urgent requests call 0508 664 981

If you are needing counselling support outside of the counselling team office hours, please call the following services for support available 24/7:

  • Need to talk? Free call 1737 or free text 1737
  • Youthline 0800 376 633 or free text 234
  • Lifeline 0800 543 354
  • Depression Line 0800 111 757 or free text 4202
  • Community Mental Health (Crisis Support) 0800 800 717
You can find out more about the services we provide here: