COUNSELLING CELL – “A Safe Space to Talk, Heal, Grow, and Thrive.”

About the Counselling Cell

The Counselling Cell is committed to promoting the emotional, psychological, academic, and personal well-being of students by providing a safe, confidential,and non-judgmental space. The Cell empowers students to overcome challenges,build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve holistic growth through counselling, workshops, awareness programmes, and preventive mental health initiatives.

Objectives

  • * Promote positive mental health and emotional wellness.
  • * Provide a safe and confidential counselling environment.
  • * Foster self-awareness, confidence, and resilience.
  • * Help students manage academic stress and improve performance.
  • * Assist students in making informed educational and career decisions.
  • * Develop communication, decision-making, emotional regulation, and coping skills.
  • * Reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behaviour.
  • * Support holistic student development.

Meet the Counsellor

Ms. Florencia Rosanna Souza

College Counsellor | Psychologist | Career Counsellor

Ms. Florencia Rosanna Souza is the College Counsellor at SVVM College of Commerce, Borim, Goa.
She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a certified practitioner in Relationship & Family Counselling, School Counselling and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT).

She is also a Career Counsellor associated with the National Career Service (NCS),Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. She has conducted workshops for students, parents, teachers and the community on mental health, parenting, life skills,stress management, emotional well-being and career development.

Professional Highlights

Category Details
Qualification M.A. Clinical Psychology
Professional Certifications Relationship & Family Counselling, School Counselling, REBT Practitioner
Career Guidance Career Counsellor – National Career Service (NCS)
Areas of Expertise Student Counselling, Career Guidance, Mental Health, Parenting, Life Skills, Stress Management and Emotional Well-being.
Services Personal, Academic, Parent & Career Counselling, Workshops & Awareness Programmes, Crisis Intervention and Referral Support.

Activities Conducted

Mental Health Awareness Programmes
Life Skills Training
Career Guidance Workshops
Parenting Workshops
Group Counselling
Peer Support Activities
Induction Programmes
Stress Management Sessions
Emotional Wellness Campaigns
Interactive Classroom Activities

Contact Information

Counselling Cell

SVVM College of Commerce, Borim, Goa

Counsellor: Ms. Florencia Rosanna Souza

Email: florenciasouza34@gmail.com

Contact Number: +91 8975451480

Counselling Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

“Your mental health matters. You are never alone—we are here to listen,
support, and guide you every step of the way.”