Counselling
Services and More information
** Late-April 2025 update: In person appointments at the City campus is now available. You can check availability here on the online booking system. While you wait for your appointment, you can have a look at the resources to the right in the "Mental Health Information". "**
We encourage students to initially book a Mental Health Check-up to have a short appointment with a Counsellor and discuss if the counselling service would be suitable for you. You can book the Mental Health Check-up here.
Counselling for students at Box Hill Institute is free and confidential. Counselling with a psychologist offers a safe space to talk about any concerns (thoughts, feelings, experiences, behaviours) openly and without judgement with a professional who will assist you to sort through them and make positive changes. If you are having any difficulties in adjusting to life as a student, managing the demands of studying or coping with life's challenges, perhaps it's time to ask for assistance. You can book a Counselling appointment here.
All of our counsellors are registered psychologists (General and provisional).
For urgent assistance see After hours crisis assistance.
For Career Counselling, please see Skills and Jobs Centre.
Meet the team
Reiko Hipple
Senior Counsellor | Psychologist
- Box Hill Campus
Jaimi Corsaletti
Student Counsellor | Psychologist
- City Campus
Lisa Cornelius
Student Counsellor | Psychologist
- City Campus
Jacinta Ly
Student Counsellor | Provisional Psychologist
- Lilydale Campus
| Reiko |
Reiko is a registered psychologist and Student Counsellor in Student Life. Reiko has experience working with young adults and adults recovering from mental health concerns or issues that impact their ability to participate in life activities, such as work, study, or socialising. She is passionate about empowering individuals to make changes in their lives to reach their vocational goals, and ultimately elevate their quality of life. |
| Jaimi |
Jaimi is a registered psychologist and Student Counsellor in Student Life. She has worked for a number of years in employment services with students and adults seeking new work opportunities, as well as in private practice assisting individuals to improve their psychological health and wellbeing. Jaimi has experience providing support for a range of concerns including low motivation and study skill building, through to managing mental health issues. She is passionate about helping students to achieve their personal, health and vocational goals. |
| Lisa |
Lisa is a registered psychologist and student counsellor with Student Life. She is an experienced psychologist with many years of practice across educational settings, private practice and specialist services. She has worked extensively with young people and adults, supporting a range of mental health and wellbeing needs. She brings a warm, collaborative style to counselling, with a strong commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice, aiming to create a safe space where students feel understood and empowered. She's passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges, build on strengths, and enhance their overall mental health. |
| Jacinta |
Jacinta is a provisional psychologist and Student Counsellor in Student Life. She has worked in employment services, private practice and other tertiary education sectors. Her main interest has been the health and wellbeing of neurodiverse individuals, with a person-centred approach that respects individuality and autonomy. Jacinta is keen to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and is passionate about supporting students in a confidential and non-judgmental space, to work through life challenges such as school, work or relationships. Through evidence-based therapies, Jacinta works with individuals to empower them on their journey of mental well-being. |