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- Ito Campus (Center Zone) 092-802-5881 MAP
- Ito Campus (West Zone) 092-802-3297 MAP
- Hospital Campus 092-642-6889 MAP
- Chikushi Campus 092-583-8431 MAP
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Mission
The Student Counseling Section is dedicated to fostering the psychological growth of students and enriching their university life, including academic progress, as part of the educational mission of the university. Our primary role is to provide counseling to students. We also engage in educational and outreach activities related to psychological challenges and development during student life and young adulthood, offer consultation to faculty and staff, and provide psychological support to those involved with students. Drawing on our expertise in student counseling, we work to develop and strengthen university-wide student support and counseling systems, conduct outreach in collaboration with related organizations, and carry out surveys to better understand student needs and improve the campus environment.
Services
The Student Counseling Section serves all students enrolled at Kyushu University (undergraduate, graduate, and research students). We provide consultations on student life and academic matters. Our counselors are specialist faculty members holding qualifications as Certified Clinical Psychologists or University Counselors, and we give full consideration to the privacy of all consultations. For international students, counselors who can speak English and Chinese are available. For questions specific to your faculty or graduate school (course selection, study methods, career paths, etc.), we can refer you to an academic advisor in your department as needed. Our main services are as follows.
Main Services
Individual counseling
- Group activities
- Stress management
- Consultation for faculty, staff, and friends (on campus)
- Workshops
- Psychological testing (personality tests, etc.)
- Outreach (mini-lectures on psychological issues and stress for student groups and laboratories)
- Support for leave of absence and return to study
- Information provision, and more
Consultations about students from faculty, staff, and parents are also available at the [Coordination Section].
We are available for a wide range of concerns, including the following.
■ Academic, Psychological, and Career Concerns
- I enrolled in university but no longer know why I am here.
- I don’t know how to study for certain subjects, or I’m having difficulty earning credits generally.
- I am considering changing faculties or retaking entrance exams.
- I have no motivation for research and don’t want to come to university.
- Job-hunting isn’t going well and I don’t know what to do.
■ Relationships and Personal Identity
- I am struggling with friendships.
- I find it difficult to communicate with others and to make friends
- I am having trouble with senior students or faculty in my laboratory.
- I want to reflect on my relationship with my parents.
■ Daily Rhythms, School Avoidance, and Social Withdrawal
- I have lost interest in things and keep not wanting to go to university.
- It’s hard for me to get up in the morning, so I miss morning classes and end up skipping the whole day.
- I have been unable to come to university for several days in a row.
■ Psychological Distress
- I have no motivation and feel low on energy.
- My mood is unstable and I find it difficult to engage with things.
■ Leave of Absence and Return to Study
- I would like to talk about taking a leave of absence or returning to study.
■ Concerns About a Friend
- My friend seems down and has stopped coming to university lately.
- A friend of mine is struggling with relationships — I don’t know how to help.
■ Various Difficulties in University Life
- Something went wrong in a club activity or part-time job.
- I was targeted by fraudulent solicitation and suffered financial harm.
> [Access & Contact](/access/)
[Student Counseling Booklet (English)](/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/booklet_English_230421.pdf)
[Student Counseling Booklet (Chinese)](/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/booklet_Chinese_230421.pdf)
Members
The Student Counseling Section consists of faculty counselors holding qualifications as Certified Clinical Psychologists, as well as academic advisors from each faculty and graduate school who can be consulted on matters related to study, research, and career paths.
Full-time Counselors
- Hideaki Fukumori (Professor: Certified Clinical Psychologist, University Counselor, Clinical Psychology)
- Tomoko Matsushita (Associate Professor: Certified Clinical Psychologist, University Counselor, Clinical Psychology)
- Shinji Oda (Associate Professor: Certified Clinical Psychologist, University Counselor, Clinical Psychology)
- Yusaku Omotekou (Associate Professor: Certified Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychology)
- Seikoku Ko (Associate Professor, International Student Center: Certified Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychology)
- Fumika Funatsu (Lecturer: Certified Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychology)
- Taeko Oi (Assistant Professor: Certified Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychology)
Part-time Counselors
- Yasuyo Bansho
- Yasuyuki Kira
- Ryoji Yoshinaga
- Miki Kodatsu
- Junko Kobayashi
- Yuko Shirabe
- Gu Peiling (GU PEILING) — International student counseling; available in Chinese
- Rieko Miyahara — International student counseling; available in English
- Yuko Sakaki — International student counseling; available in English
- Satoshi Takamatsu — International student counseling; available in English
[List of Academic Advisors](/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pdf_teacher_r7.pdf)
See here for advisors in each faculty and graduate school.
Research
Future Vision
The Student Counseling Section aims to enrich individual counseling and other psychological support services so that every student at Kyushu University can study with peace of mind. We also aim to deepen collaboration within the university and strengthen consultation-based academic support. We hope to work closely with student counseling organizations nationwide and to expand our student counseling system and activities to meet global standards.
Programs & Group Activities
Here is an overview of programs and group activities conducted by the Student Counseling Section. Updates on each activity are also posted in the “News” section.
Retreat (Free Space)
A free drop-in space using the counseling room, where students can relax and play board games, etc. Ito Campus. Once a week.
Parent Support Group
A program for parents of students who have visited the counseling section. Held approximately twice a year.
Support for Graduate Students from Other Universities
For graduate students who transferred from other universities, including international students and those who changed fields from their undergraduate study. An orientation is held in April at each campus to provide a space for students in similar situations to meet each other, followed by social gatherings one to two times per year.
Group Activity Using Art and Cooking Therapy
An activity using drawing and cooking to encourage interaction and self-expression among participating students. Held approximately four times per year. Ito Campus.
Time Management Workshop
Lectures and workshops based on psychological insights into time management, designed for students who struggle with submitting assignments or maintaining a regular daily rhythm. Held approximately twice a year, in sessions of two to three meetings. Ito Campus.
Psychology of Intercultural Understanding (Graduate Core Education Course)
A course offered by counselor faculty for graduate students, aiming to foster exchange between international and Japanese students. Offered every academic year in the second semester at Ito Campus.
＜Inquiries＞ Student Counseling Section (Ito Center Zone): 092-802-5881