Crandall University is committed to the academic and personal development of all students. Everybody faces difficult times in their lives and we are here to help Crandall students navigate some of the challenges that arise.

We provide confidential mental health services to undergraduate and graduate students to help foster strong mental health and to help students learn healthy life skills. These services are currently offered through face-to-face appointments or via Zoom. Our counsellors can provide assessments, counselling services and/or referrals. We can help students dealing with a variety of needs, such as: depression, anxiety, academic stress, grief, relationships and more.

Our goal is to help students learn to be the healthiest versions of themselves and to help set them up with skills that will help them throughout their whole life.

On-Campus Counselling

To book an appointment, please email counsellor@crandallu.ca. From September to April, appointments are available during the following times:

• Monday: 10:00am – 3:00pm (Sarah)
• Tuesday: 11:00am – 4:00pm (Sarah)
• Wednesday: 9:00am – 4:00pm (Bethany)
• Thursday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm (Sarah)
• Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm (Sarah)

Book an appointment:

Location

Murray Hall – Room 236

Cost

If you do not have insurance coverage for counselling services, the cost is $10/session.

Our Counsellors

Sarah Fletcher, BSW, MSW, RSW

Sarah joined the Crandall University community in 2020. Sarah runs her own private practice, Made to Thrive Counselling. Prior to opening her own counselling agency, she had worked for non-profit counselling agencies in Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton. She graduated from St. Thomas University with a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2007 and went on to complete her Masters of Social Work degree from Dalhousie University in 2011.

Sarah has experience working with youth and adults providing individual and couples counselling. She helps clients deal with such issues as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, conflict, stress management, relationship issues and more. Her approach to counselling often involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or Solution Focused Therapy. She is passionate about helping people learn skills to improve their lives and to help them see hope for the future. Sarah has volunteered extensively with various organizations working with children and youth, and is very involved in her local church. She enjoys being active out in nature, reading, and spending time with her husband and their three sons.

Bethany Robertson MEd, CCC

Bethany graduated from the University of New Brunswick with her Masters in Counselling Psychology in the fall of 2022. With a passion for people and a genuine curiosity, Bethany integrates a variety of approaches in her counselling (CBT, person-centered, narrative therapy). Bethany feels strongly that every client is unique, and strives to build strong rapport that encourages change. She has experience working with ages 12+, and as a new mom, she has a passion for providing helpful techniques for regulating, understanding and processing emotions. She has experience helping people through grief and loss, stress and anger management, anxiety, and issues pertaining to self-esteem and body image. In her spare time, you can find Bethany in nature, performing musical theatre, working out or enjoying the company of a good book.

Bethany is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Licensed Counselling Therapist- Candidate (LCT-C). She is also a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and a member of The College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (CCTNB).

24/7 Support

Mental health needs don’t always arise during regular business hours. Sometimes you need to talk to someone, but you live off campus, or it’s the middle of the night. If you need help, you can talk to someone right now using any of the following services:

Kids Help Phone

For people up to 25 years old:

• text CONNECT to 686868
• call 1-800-668-6868
• Messenger and Live Chat also available

Federal Suicide Prevention Helpline

• call 988

New Brunswick Addiction and Mental Health Helpline

• call 1-866-355-5550