One of the central missions of career counselling in higher education is to promote diversity, making the helping process more accessible and effective for students with special needs. With this goal in mind, some key issues pertaining to the career development needs and challenges of young university students with learning disabilities (LDs) are addressed in this article. The focus in the article is on the major psychological dynamics of the target group, linking LDs to the life-career experiences of these students in light of career maturity and career self-efficacy. Career counselling implications for this group are proposed, considering the role of the career counselling professionals in promoting social justice and supporting those with particular barriers.