Mental health and counselling support
To access support from the Counselling and Wellbeing team, you will need to complete the relevant registration form for the kind of support you need.
We will review your submitted form and email you a link to book an initial appointment with one of our practitioners.
Appointments are available in-person and online. We will ask you for your preference when you register. We may not be able to offer your first choice and we ask that you select remote appointments where convenient.
Mental health support
Our mental health support is focused on the holistic self, aiming to support your understanding of your experiences and conditions by looking at all aspects of your life and identifying areas for working on together.
This support is usually no more than four sessions if you are exploring the potential of an emerging serious mental health condition.
There may be a possiblity for longer-term support if you have already been diagnosed with a serious mental health condition or long-term physical/medical condition that has a significant impact on your mental health.
Counselling and wellbeing support
Counselling offers a space to reflect, make sense of what you are experiencing and explore the potential for change.
Wellbeing supports you in developing and learning the skills and strategies to help manage difficult and uncomfortable symptoms. Thse symptoms could be a result of low mood, anxiety-related responses, difficulties with sleep or managing stress.
Please use the registration form to inform us of your current difficulties and challenges.
A member of the team will review your responses and allocate you an initial appointment with either a counsellor or wellbeing practitioner.
After this, you may be offered a brief contract of support, usually no more than four sessions.
Online appointments
If you’re not able to come to campus, or would prefer online appointments, please let us know when you register. Find out more about our online counselling and wellbeing support.
Wellbeing drop-in appointments
Another way to begin your journey with us is to book a wellbeing drop-in appointment. This can provide you with the space to explore what support may be most appropriate for you.
You can only book these on the day of the appointment.
Help with registration
If you have difficulty using our registration software, please email the Student Counselling and Wellbeing team at scw@leeds.ac.uk or call Student Counselling and Wellbeing on +44(0)113 343 4107.
We will help you complete the form and book an initial appointment.
Self-help resources
View our self-help resources for improving your wellbeing and managing everyday challenges.
Mental health and wellbeing services in Leeds
As well as the support from the University, you can access support from other mental health and wellbeing services in Leeds.
Support from your school
If you have a problem with your academic work, or something is affecting your work, contact your school so they can help you get the right support.
The best person to talk to is your personal tutor or Student Support Officer. Ask at your school reception if you are not sure who to speak to.
Your school can:
- direct you to support services
- give you advice about University processes
- discuss study options
- direct you to academic support
- tell other staff (if you want them to).
The sooner you talk to somebody, the sooner we can work with you to address the problem and help you get back on track.