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.

Our normal opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Please leave a message with your name and telephone number and a short message and we will call you back as soon as we can. In the meantime please look at the University of Leeds, For Students, support and wellbeing webpages for crisis support numbers, details of other support agencies and links to self-help resources.

Togetherall and other self help resources

This range of resources is designed to give you some ideas on how you can take action to help stop problems from escalating and investigate potential solutions.

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, wellbeing and mental health support

Student Counselling and Wellbeing is here to support you in times of emotional, psychological, or mental health difficulties.

Wellbeing Drop-In

The Wellbeing Drop-In service provides same day appointments for students seeking same-day support, advice or signposting to other useful services.

Remote online support

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

Register for an appointment

Students can register online for an initial appointment with Student Counselling and Wellbeing. Find out more about the registration process.

University mental health advisors

If you are experiencing a mental health difficulty, the Mental Health team can provide a range of free, confidential support appropriate to your personal and academic needs.

Mitigating Circumstances

Mitigating circumstances are normally exceptional, short term, unforeseen and unpreventable events that may have a significantly disruptive effect on your ability to take 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.