Counselling and wellbeing

The Student Counselling and Wellbeing service is a multi-professional team of Counsellors, Wellbeing Practitioners and Mental Health Advisors. We offer free and confidential support to students during their time at the University of Leeds. Find out more about the support available to you. The Student Counselling and Wellbeing service does not provide emergency support. Find out how to get help in an emergency

Online 24/7 and self help support

Free access to a national online mental health and wellbeing site for professional and peer support and a set of themed self- resources. This includes Togetherall, mediation and mindfulness and tools to help enhance your management of everyday challenges.

Groups and workshops

We offer a number of different groups, webinars and workshops, both remotely and in-person, throughout the year. Find the right one for you

Counselling placement opportunities

As part of the University’s commitment to learning and development, we offer placement opportunities for counsellors at various stages of training and early career development.

Getting individual support that is right for you

Completing a registration form will be the first step in accessing support from Student Counselling and Wellbeing. Once we review your submitted form, we will then send you an email with a link which will allow you to book an initial appointment with one of our practitioners, be sure to check your junk emails as sometimes they can end up in this folder!

Information for parents, guardians and family members

Student Counselling and Wellbeing recognises the importance of families and guardians in supporting students through testing and challenging times.

Mitigating Circumstances

Mitigating circumstances is the umbrella term used by the University of Leeds for the process by which students can seek mitigation for the impact on their ability to complete assessments.

Other mental health and counselling services in Leeds

There are a number of therapeutic services in Leeds that offer general and specialist support with a range of common problems.

Remote online support

Student Counselling and Wellbeing appointments are available in-person and online. Find out more about our remote support services.

Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service Agreement and Privacy Notice

All students who wish to receive Wellbeing, Counselling and Mental Health Services are asked to confirm they have read and consent to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement outlined below.