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The Counseling Center is open for remote/video (online) and in-person (on-campus) appointments Monday – Friday. Come and see us!

If you are not feeling well mask up and either reschedule your appointment or move it online.

We are currently experiencing high demand for services and are scheduling appointments 1 – 3 weeks out. We are also experiencing staffing shortages, which may make responses and wait times longer. We appreciate your patience.

The Campus, including the Counseling Center, will be closed the following dates: May 29, June 19, and July 4.

Welcome to the Bellevue College Counseling Center!

We are here to support you. As counselors, we:

  • Are trained mental health professionals who assist you with a wide variety of personal life challenges and concerns that may be impacting academic performance;
  • Help you use your values and interests to explore college majors and career choices;
  • Are here to listen and help you move towards your goals; and
  • Support you to maximize your personal, career, and educational potential.

Learn more about our services.

Bellevue College mental health counseling sessions are available in-person (on-campus) and remotely.

We are currently experiencing high demand for services and are scheduling appointments 1 – 3 weeks out. We are also experiencing staffing shortages, which may make responses and wait times longer. We appreciate your patience.

Other Campus Resources:

Academic Advising – questions about class scheduling/registration, degree options, university transfer, etc. or call 425 564 2212.

Academic Probation, Restriction, Dismissal – questions about Academic Standing (Academic Probation, Restriction, Dismissal etc.).

Running Start (high school-related questions)

New or prospective students

Click here to watch a video for an example online appointment

Call 911 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and our office is closed, these resources can offer assistance.

Crisis Connections
Free 24-hour crisis support via phone.
Call 866.427.4747

Crisis Text Line
Free 24-hour crisis support via text message.
Text HEAL to 741741 to get started

24-Hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocacy

LifeWire: 24-Hour Helpline: 425-746-1940 or 800-827-8840

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center: 24-Hour Resource Line: 888-998-6423

For students residing outside of the State of Washington, the counselors can only provide consultation, resource, and referral services.

  • For faculty and staff wanting to consult regarding a student concern, please contact the Counseling Center at 425-564-5747 to schedule an appointment.
  • For faculty and staff, desiring counseling services, please contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

The link below provides multilingual videos by some of the counselors talking about the services of the BC Counseling Center.

English Language Counseling Services Video for English Language Learners by Steven Martel
English Language Counseling Services Video for Advanced English Language Learners by Steven Martel 
Mandarin Language Counseling Services Video by Yu-ting Su
Vietnamese Language Counseling Services by Kattie Dang

  • Dr. Yu-ting Su, Fluent – Chinese/Mandarin
  • Ana Bravo, Fluent – Spanish
  • Kattie Dang, Fluent – Vietnamese

The links below provide multilingual videos by some of the counselors talking about the services of the BC Counseling Center.

We can also work with you to find a counselor in the community who speaks your language.

  • BC counselors are here to listen and help you move towards your goals.
  • It’s okay to be nervous.
  • All counseling services are culturally responsive and social justice oriented. Counselors are non-judgmental, listen while supporting your decision-making, and advocate on your behalf.
  • All interactions with a counselor are confidential.
    • Ethically, counselors cannot and will not share anything you say during counseling appointments with anyone outside of the counseling center. There are a few safety and other related exceptions to confidentiality that your counselor will discuss with you during your appointment.
  • All students will complete a brief informed consent and preliminary counseling paperwork. What, and how much of this paperwork you choose to complete is completely voluntary.
  • Read our FAQs for more information on what does the initial session look like?

Below is a growing list of on demand videos created by the BC Counseling Center on a range of mental health related topics. These videos are open to the public. Feel free to watch these on your own, with a class, or embed in Canvas.

All videos are closed captioned.

Welcome to the BC Counseling Center! This 10-minute video provides an overview of the BC Counseling Center and available services.

Test taking can bring up a lot of different emotions for many people, including anxiety. This 16-minute video discusses how our thoughts (cognitions) can have a large impact on our anxiety and a 4-step model to overcome test anxiety.

Living in the Pacific Northwest, especially during the long and grey winter months can have a big impact on our mood. This 10-minute video provides an overview of the relationship between the weather and our mood as well as some tips to help you cope.

Your feedback is important to us. If you have recently met with a BC counselor, please take a few minutes to complete an anonymous evaluation of your session

Counseling Evaluation Link