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!
The form should only take a short time to complete.
Mental Health
Mental Health Support is focused on the holistic self, seeking to support the understanding of an individual’s experiences and conditions by looking at all aspects of their life and identifying areas for working on together. This support is offered within a brief contract of usually no more than 4 sessions for those exploring the potential of an emerging serious mental health condition, or possibly longer-term support for those already diagnosed with a serious mental health condition, or long-term physical/ medical conditions with significant mental health impact.
Please visit the Student Counselling and Wellbeing Hub for more information and to register for Wellbeing appointments.
Counselling & Wellbeing
The Counselling and Wellbeing registration form provides you with the opportunity to inform us of your current difficulties and challenges. A member of the team will review your responses and allocate you to the most appropriate initial appointment with either a Counsellor or Wellbeing Practitioner, following which you may be offered a brief contract of support, usually no more than 4 sessions.
Counselling offers a space to reflect and help make sense of what you are experiencing and to explore the potential for change.
Wellbeing supports you in developing and learning the skills and strategies to help manage difficult and uncomfortable symptoms, often typical of common mental health conditions or wellbeing experiences, this could include low mood, anxiety related responses, difficulties with sleep or managing stress.
Please visit the Student Counselling and Wellbeing Hub for more information and to register for Counselling appointments.
Need or prefer an online appointment?
If you’re not able to come to campus, or would prefer online appointments, find out more about receiving support online.
If you are not sure of which form to complete or need an appointment sooner?
Another good way to begin your journey with us is to book into one of our 'Wellbeing Drop-In' appointments, only bookable on the day and can provide you with the space to explore what support may be most appropriate for you.
Click here to view available Wellbeing Drop-In appointments.
Alternatively, please see our list of other services and self-help resources for further support.
Talking to your school
If you have a problem with your academic work or something is affecting your work, it's important to talk to 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. You can ask at your school reception if you are not sure who to speak to.
Find your school email, phone number and location.
You can also view the University's list of faculties to find further contact information.
They will listen to you and discuss your options. They 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.
Accessibility
If you have difficulty using our Hub software for registration, please contact our administrative team and someone will assis you in the completion of registration information and to book an initial appointment. You can contact us at scw@leeds.ac.uk or call 0113 343 4107.