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A Safe, Nurturing Space To provide a safe and nurturing space for counselling and guidance.
Centre for Counselling & Health Services
A Safe Space to Be Heard
CCHS supports the emotional, psychological, social and physical wellbeing of the CHRIST Pune Lavasa Campus community — through confidential counselling and health services.
The Centre for Counselling and Health Services (CCHS) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, is a dedicated support service committed to promoting the emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing of the university community. It provides a safe, confidential, and inclusive space where students and staff can seek professional support, guidance, and counselling. CCHS aims to foster a healthy campus environment that encourages wellbeing, personal growth, resilience, and positive adjustment.
Our trained professionals provide a safe, confidential, and inclusive space where individuals can openly discuss their concerns and seek support.
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Confidential & SafeA safe, confidential, and inclusive space to openly discuss concerns and seek support — without judgement.
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24×7 Health AccessTrained doctors and nurses provide essential healthcare — first aid, consultations and referrals — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Trained ProfessionalsCounsellors and health staff guide students and staff through academic, personal and medical concerns alike.
Counselling
Our trained professionals provide a safe, confidential, and inclusive space where individuals can openly discuss their concerns and seek support. Through a holistic approach, our counsellors strive to foster a campus culture where seeking help is encouraged, wellbeing is valued, and every member of the community is empowered to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.
Health Services
Our trained doctors and nurses provide essential healthcare services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the campus and hostels, ensuring students have access to timely and appropriate medical support. Primary care is provided through first-aid assistance, basic consultations, and health guidance; cases requiring specialised treatment are referred to trusted nearby healthcare providers.
Counselling Services on Campus
- Induction Counselling
- Individual Counselling
- Academic Counselling
- Attendance Monitoring
- Classroom Sessions
- Group Counselling
- Handling Homesickness
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Awareness Programmes
- Peer Education
- Housekeeping Sessions
- Workshops
- Parent Meetings
Health Services on Campus
- Awareness Programme
- Health Camp
Vision
Excellence and Service.
Mission
CCHS envisions a nurturing and inclusive environment where students are supported in adapting to a multifaceted university experience, making the best use of available resources, navigating life’s challenges, and achieving their academic and personal goals.
Why We Exist
Objectives
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An Unbiased, Listening Ear To give an unconditional, unbiased and non-judgmental ear.03
Realising Potential Allowing individuals to explore and realise their own potential.04
24×7 Accessible Care To offer 24×7 accessible physical and mental health services.05
A Compassionate Community To foster a compassionate, inclusive, and supportive campus community that values holistic health and personal growth.Meet the Team
Know Your Counsellor
Batch counsellors across departments — Law, BBA, Commerce, Sciences, Data Science and postgraduate programmes — each offering a safe, confidential space to talk.

Dr. Alphonsa George
Sr. Counsellor
She is committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that every student and faculty member experiences a supportive and well-coordinated academic environment.

Kajal Dass
Counsellor · LAW
kajal.dass@christuniversity.inHolds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and is a proficiently trained counselling psychologist. She adeptly employs an eclectic approach in her counselling practice, placing particular emphasis on the Person-Centred approach.

Victoria Abhilasha
Counsellor · Commerce, MBA, MAEDH
victoria.abhilasha@christuniversity.inWith a master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy, she integrates a holistic approach to guide each person’s healing journey, empowering self-discovery, creative expression, and emotional insight for personal growth and transformation.

Lama Abbas
Counsellor · BBA
lama.abbas@christuniversity.inShe is dedicated to guiding students through their challenges, creating a caring environment where each individual can discover resilience and grow beyond obstacles.

Anasua Sikdar
Counsellor · PG Second Years
anasua.sikdar@christuniversity.inShe is a rehabilitation practitioner with 11 years of experience. She believes that both talk therapy and performing arts therapy are effective tools in helping students overcome their challenges and support their overall wellbeing.

Sanskriti Dubey
Counsellor · LAW
sanskriti.dubey@christuniversity.inShe sees every challenge as an opportunity for self-discovery and healing. Through a blend of proven therapeutic techniques, she helps students nurture resilience, hope, and emotional wellbeing in every individual.

Riti Chhibber
Counsellor · School of Sciences
riti.chhibber@christuniversity.inA counselling psychologist who is committed to improving individuals’ quality of life. She addresses students’ concerns and difficulties through evidence-based approaches, such as CBT — with sessions tailored to the individual’s goals and requirements.

Vishal Dogra
Counsellor · MSc Data Science and LLM
vishal.dogra@christuniversity.inCounselling is a safe and supportive space where individuals can openly express their thoughts, emotions, and concerns without fear of judgement. My role is to listen with empathy, understand their needs, and help them develop healthy coping strategies. I believe every individual has the potential to overcome challenges with the right guidance and support.
Meet the Team
Health Team
Our on-campus doctor and nurses provide first aid, consultations and referrals for the CHRIST Pune Lavasa Campus community.

Jincymol Chacko
Campus Nurse
jincymol.chacko@christuniversity.inA dedicated and compassionate campus nurse committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of students and staff.

Dr. Dnyaneshwar
Campus Doctor
medical.lavasa@christuniversity.inHolds an MBBS degree with over two years of hands-on experience in both OPD and IPD clinical settings. Focused on preventive healthcare and early medical intervention, ensuring a safe, supportive and healthy environment for students and campus members.

Karuna Kumari
Campus Nurse
medical.lavasa@christuniversity.inA compassionate nurse dedicated to healing with care, serving with kindness, and making a positive difference in every patient’s life. She believes that even a small act of care can bring hope and comfort to someone in need.
Flagship Programme
Peer Education
The Peer Education Programme is a 45-hour, 3-credit open elective offered by CHRIST (Deemed to be University) through CCHS — one of the University’s best practices. It equips students with psychosocial skills, fosters peer leadership, and builds an empathetic campus environment that supports mental and emotional wellbeing.
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Programme Design & Delivery Formal interactive classes, group discussions and mentoring sessions, and peer-led psychoeducation sessions delivered to first-year students — facilitated by trained counsellors and mental health professionals.02
Core Themes Covered Self-awareness and emotional intelligence, assertive communication and active listening, healthy relationships and boundaries, stress management and self-care, empathy and psychological first aid.03
Creative Reflection Students articulate their experiences through journal writing, poetry, art and narratives — selected works are featured in Peer Treasure, the annual magazine launched at the Valedictory Ceremony.04
Campus-Wide Impact Peer educators are often the first point of contact for students in distress — normalising mental health conversations and extending the University’s support system with empathy, confidentiality and non-judgement.Student Publication
Magazines
Selected works from the Peer Education Programme’s Creative Reflection component — journal writing, poetry, art and narratives — are featured in Peer Treasure, the Centre’s annual student magazine, launched each year at the Valedictory Ceremony.
Peer Treasure celebrates student growth and peer leadership alongside the Programme’s Valedictory Ceremony. Further details about individual issues — cover art, contents, and how to submit — will be added here as they become available.
How to Join
Peer Education Programme
Open to second-year undergraduate and postgraduate students, the Peer Education Programme is a 45-hour, 3-credit open elective run by CCHS. Selection follows a structured process across four steps.
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Eligibility Open to second-year UG and PG students, with 85% attendance or above required in the current semester.02
Application Applicants submit the Peer Education Selection registration form, including a statement of purpose.03
Panel Interview Interviews are conducted after class hours, over 3 to 4 days, by a panel of two counsellors.04
Selection Selected students join the 45-hour, 3-credit Programme and go on to become trained Peer Educators.What We Do
Major Activities
Every initiative CCHS runs traces back to a shared set of objectives for the student community, delivered through six core activities across the academic year.
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Accessible Awareness & Counselling To create awareness and provide counselling in an accessible, nurturing environment that meets the unique needs of the student community.02
Awareness of Support Services To enhance awareness among students about the student support services available on campus.03
Engaging Faculty & Parents To meet and communicate with faculty and parents or guardians about students’ academic and psychosocial progress, through continuous engagement.04
Training in Life Skills To train students in life skills, accompanying them through the various phases of their lives.05
Identifying Special Needs To identify students with special needs and provide access to suitable support.Activities of CCHS
Activities of CCHS
In Pictures
Photo Gallery
Moments from CCHS’s Parent-Teacher Meetings on campus.
Support & Outreach
Academic Support
A closer look at how CCHS supports students academically, from admission through to graduation — alongside the awareness campaigns and social channels that keep the community informed.
In Their Words
Best Practices
Counsellors support students through individual counselling, group sessions, class interactions and wellbeing initiatives — on topics such as stress management, resilience, healthy boundaries, emotional wellbeing, relationships, self-care and personal growth.
“…such sessions must take place more number of times, at least once a month…”
— Student of B.Com“…very relaxing and much needed session…”
— Student of BBA“…More such sessions must be there so that students learn to relax…”
— Student of BA LLB“…It helped me go through a lot. It helped me equip new perspectives…”
— Student of BBA LLB“…It was a good session, interactive and helpful…”
— Student of MSc DS“…Thank you for organizing this workshop…”
— Student of MBAMonthly Wellness Notes
Counsellor’s Note
A monthly reflection from the CCHS team on rest, resilience, transitions and everyday wellbeing. The latest edition is shown below — open it to read the full page-turning edition. Older editions are added to the archive as they are published.
Latest Edition · September 2026
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The Quiet Art of Rest: Reclaiming Ourselves in the Middle of the Year
Counsellor’s Note · June
Student Voices
Testimonials
Three Peer Educators, in their own words, on what the Peer Education Programme gave them.

…To me, Peer Education is a two-way bridge that stays strong as long as we engage with those around us. More than just technical training, this experience gave me the courage to address the elephant in the room when it matters most. I will deeply cherish these lessons throughout my life, both inside and outside the university walls.

Being part of the proofreading committee gave me the chance to read some truly honest and thoughtful pieces by my fellow peer educators. Each submission carried a different voice, but all of them reflected real experiences and emotions. It was a meaningful experience to witness that kind of openness and expression.

…It felt meaningful to contribute to a cell that focuses on awareness and supporting peers. The experience helped me build attention to detail while being involved in something that genuinely benefits students.
Get In Touch
Contact
CCHS · Mail ID
cchs.lavasa@christuniversity.inFor counselling appointments, health service queries, and general information.