Counselling

Being a student can be both challenging and rewarding, but difficulties can get in the way.

Our team of experienced counsellors are used to working with people from many different backgrounds and cultures, and are happy to talk to you about anything that's bothering you, from an inability to study, poor concentration and depression, to relationship problems and bereavement.

We understand that it may be difficult to ask for help, but we encourage you to get in touch with the team – all counselling sessions are confidential.

One-to-one counselling

We offer counselling on an individual basis to current students at our Marylebone and Harrow Campuses. You can come in, telephone or email to ask to see a counsellor. You’ll be asked to complete our Counselling Form and we'll then contact you to arrange an appointment. We try to offer appointments as soon as possible, but at busy times of the year there may be a waiting list. For urgent requests there is a duty counsellor available every day.

Group sessions

A counselling group gives you the space to explore personal and academic difficulties in a confidential setting with other students. It’s a good way to learn from other students and share your experiences. Some of our groups focus on particular issues, such as managing stress and depression and eating disorders.

Care leavers

If you‘ve come to university from care, we offer a package of support in relation to:

  • tutor support
  • funding and finance
  • accommodation
  • part-time work

The first step is to contact Sue Line, Care Leaver Co-ordinator, or Anne McGrath, Care Leaver Adviser. They will arrange to meet you and tell you about the support that’s available to you.

View our Care Leavers Leaflet for more information on the support available to you.

Mental health mentoring

Being a student is hard work at the best of times. And if you have a long-term mental health problem, the normal everyday struggles of being a student can seem even more difficult. You may feel isolated and your work may start to get on top of you. That’s why we have a confidential mentoring service for students with long-term mental health problems.

Our mentors are trained counsellors, but mentoring is not the same as counselling. As well as providing support in the form of regular meetings, mentors can help you to manage your workload and find your way round the University systems. Mentors are based in the Counselling Service in Marylebone and Harrow.

More guidance on mental health and disability support is available from our Disability Learning Support team.

Events

Our counsellors run workshops throughout the year and sessions cover a range of topics, including returning to education (for mature students), going abroad, managing exam anxiety, and cultural issues.

Our Code of Practice

Read our Code of Practice on Confidentiality and Data Protection (PDF)

Care Leavers Leaflet

View our Care Leavers Leaflet to find out how we support care leavers(PDF)