Psychoeducational Counseling Office
We are a psychological consultation office open to the general public and provide professional assistance such as counseling and play therapy.
We provide consultation for a wide range of problems, regardless of age or gender, as well as mental and physical ailments that may be related to psychological problems.
The Counseling Office is affiliated with Kyoto University of Advanced Science and was established based on the philosophy of providing clinical psychological support to individuals, families, and local communities as part of the university’s contribution to society by making use of its resources.
We provide support for a wide range of issues, including mental and physical problems that may be related to psychological factors, relationships, and lifestyles, by listening carefully to your concerns.
If you are not sure whether counseling is appropriate for you or not, please talk to us about it first.
We are also available for consultation not only for the individual, but also for family members and those around them. Even if you are not able to come to our office, we can work together to find ways to help you.
| Mental and physical health concerns | Child and adolescent concerns | Personal concerns |
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| Lack of energy Depressed mood Nervousness/Panic Overeating or refusal to eat Compulsive behaviors | Developmental issues such as late speech Restlessness, nervousness Habits that bother them Learning difficulties School refusal or social withdrawal Delinquency/problematic behavior Parenting anxiety/concerns | Personality and way of life Self-reflection Choosing a career path Anxiety about the future or aging Family relationships Relationships with friends and colleagues |
Form of Consultation
| Individual Interviews | As a general rule, we provide one-on-one counseling for adults. |
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| Parent-child parallel interview | For children, we try to solve problems through one-on-one play. At the same time, a different person in charge will meet with the parents to discuss how to interact with their children. |
| Parenting consultation meetings | We also hold parenting consultation meetings as a place to share a wide range of child-rearing concerns. Please apply as a group, such as a local child-rearing circle or a group of neighbors. A counselor will join the group and discuss the topic of the day with the parent/child group. The frequency of the counseling sessions is about once a month. Babysitters will be assigned to children. Children of all ages are welcome, and you can participate even if the child and parent do not come together. |
As a general rule, each individual interview and parent-child parallel interview lasts 50 minutes.
If necessary, we can also use various techniques such as sandplay therapy, drawing therapy, etc., or psychological testing.
In some cases, we may refer you to other facilities or medical institutions that may be more appropriate.
The content of your consultation will be kept strictly confidential.
The consultation office is staffed primarily by faculty members who are licensed clinical psychologists. It also serves as a training and educational research facility, where graduate students and trainees who have received professional training participate in counseling under the supervision of faculty members.
Fees
| Individual Interview | 3,000 yen |
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| Parent-child parallel interview | 4,000 yen |
| Parenting consultation meeting (per couple) | 500 yen |
(Health insurance is not applicable)
Inquiries and Applications
All consultations are by appointment only. Please call first to make an appointment.
When you apply, we will ask you for your name, age, address, contact information, and a brief description of what you would like to discuss.
After arranging a date and time for your initial visit, the counseling office will call you later.
Please note that even if you come directly to the counseling office, we cannot provide counseling immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact us by phone.
| For more information, please contact | Psychoeducational counseling office, Kyoto University of Advanced Science |
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| Phone | 075-406-9170 (direct line to the counseling office) |
| Telephone reception hours | 10:00-17:30 |
| Days closed | Sundays and national holidays (In addition, the office may be closed during university holidays) |
Facilities and Transportation
As of April 20, 2015, we have moved to a new location on the Kyoto Uzumasa Campus of our university and started our activities.
As before, it is equipped with several interview rooms, a playroom, as well as a reception desk and a waiting room.
If you are coming to Kyoto Uzumasa Campus by car, bicycle, or motorcycle, please contact us in advance.
Address
18 Gotanda-cho, Yamanouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8577, Japan
East Building, Kyoto University of Advanced Science Kyoto Uzumasa Campus
Nearest station
Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line “Uzumasa Tenjingawa”
Keifuku Electric Railway “Randen Tenjingawa”
Kyoto City Bus “Uzumasa Tenjingawa Eki-Mae” “Kyoto University of Advanced Science-Mae”
Private cars, motorcycles, bicycles
There is no parking lot at Kyoto Ohata Campus. Please use public transportation when coming to the campus.