Objective: To investigate quality of short term eclectic psychological counseling services. Methods: This study recruited 965 clients (4 261 sessions) at the university counseling center. The CORE-OM were implemented before and after the counseling service. Results: Except crisis subscale, proportion of high scores over cut off points in well being, anxiety, depression, physical problems, trauma, relationships, general social functioning decreased significantly after counseling ( χ 2=32.91, 42.10 , 33.75, 11.81, 29.64, 10.82, 15.55, P <0.01); Except for harm toward other subscale, scores in subjective well being, problems/symptoms, life/social dysfunctions decreased significantly after counseling ( t =15.12, 28.85, 19.96, 5.88, P <0.01). Changes in CORE-OM score among 338 out of 640 participants achieved significant reliable change index. Conclusion Short term eclectic psychological counseling in higher educational setting helps alleviate psychological distress including anxiety, depression, relationship issues.