Diversity Center

The Diversity Center provides counseling services related to disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, etc., and operates the Diversity Square, a safe and secure room for students to visit.

The Center also provides the handbook for students as well as the guidebook for faculty and staff summarizing information about gender and sexuality at the Diversity Center. These books are not just for those concerned but also worthwhile reading for every person related to Chuo University. You can easily download from below so please take a look for your knowledge enhancement. If you want it printed, please drop by the Diversity Center.

• Gender and Sexuality Handbook for Students(317KB)
• Gender and Sexuality Guidebook for Faculty and Staff(341KB)

At the Diversity Center, we support students who have difficulties in their student life due to circumstances such as disabilities, gender, sexuality, and racial/ethnic identity, and work to resolve them. Please feel free to contact us.

• Chuo University students/graduate students, guardians, and their families
• Chuo University faculty

*As much as possible, we will also accept inquiries from students, guardians, their families, and teachers of Chuo University's affiliated high schools and junior high schools.

*In addition, we may be able to provide consultation for people outside the university, depending on the purpose and necessity of the consultation (if, for example, the main subject of the consultation is a student or graduate student of Chuo University).

1. Apply for a consultation
   It may take a couple of days to reply because not all our staff are proficient in English. If it is an emergency, you may want to visit us to make an appointment.
   Application form
2. Schedule an appointment
   Check our availability and pick the day and time best for you.
3. Complete the consent form
   We will ask you to read and agree with our policy.
4. Have an intake session
   A coordinator/full-time faculty member will be in charge of your intake session. It could be done in-person or online. In this session, we help you to organize your thoughts, clarify what happened to you, and/or discuss what support is available.
5. Consultation/counseling
   Based on the intake session, we will consult with you to decide how to provide support. We may provide you continuous counseling support, and/or respond in coordination with other departments in the university and outside services as necessary.

742-1 Higashinakano, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-0393 Japan
FOREST GATEWAY CHUO 2F
TEL：042-674-4554
FAX：042-674-4555

1-4-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8631, Japan
in Student Counseling Service on 4th Floor

※We will book a private room for your consultation on other campuses.

E-mail：dc-soudan-grp★g.chuo-u.ac.jp
Please replace ★ with @ when sending an email.

HP：Diversity Center

X(Twitter)：@chuo_dc

Instagram：@chuo_dc

Pronouns:

She/Her/Hers

Language:

Japanese, English

When and Where:

Every Friday at Tama / Myogadani / Korakuen campuses (rotating campuses depending on appointments)

Profile:

Studied clinical psychology and counseling in Japan and North America, and in addition to daily clinical activities, is continuing to work toward multicultural coexistence in Japan at academic conferences and universities.

Clinical specialties:

PTSD, mood disorders, multicultural counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Research area and activities:

Multicultural/diverse society, refugee support, training of multicultural counselors

Credentials:

Mental Health Counselor (Coursework completed) (NY, USA)
Certified Clinical Psychologist (JP)
Certified Public Psychologist (JP)
Ph.D. (Psychology)
Chuo University Diversity Center Coordinator from 2024

Message:

I will sincerely try to help you with any concerns or difficulties to the best of my ability. Please don’t worry about whether your issue is a suitable matter to talk about in a consultation. I am happy to hear about any concerns you have.

Pronouns:

She/Her/Hers

Language:

Mandarin, Taiwanese, Japanese, English

When and Where:

Wednesday (every 3rd to 5th week of each month)
Thursdays and Fridays at Tama campus (available at other campuses by appointments)

Profile:

I grew up in Taiwan and moved to Japan in 2018. I am fluent in Mandarin and Japanese, and proficient in English. I studied clinical psychology and counseling psychology in Japan, with additional study experience in the UK and Switzerland. Music lover and proud plant parent.

Clinical Specialty:

General counseling, LGBTQ+ issues, queer identity, multicultural counseling.

Research area and activities:

Intersectionality and diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and queer identity, mental health and social supports for queer foreigners in Japan

Credential:

Certified Clinical Psychologist (JP)
Certified Public Psychologist (JP)
Chuo University Diversity Center Coordinator from 2025

Message:

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming or confusing when you’re on your own. The Diversity Center is always open and it’s a safe space for everyone. We are here to support and help you find your way. Whenever you want to talk or just hang out, feel free to drop by anytime!

We will keep the content of your consultation and your personal information strictly private. If necessary, we may work with other departments within the university to respond, but we will seek your consent for this first, so please feel free to contact us.
For more details, see our privacy policy.
※Sorry, we only have Japanese version for now.