Mental Health & Wellbeing
It’s completely normal for college life to feel overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with exam stress, personal struggles, or just feel like you're not coping, we want you to know: Your mental health matters, and you are not alone. We have a dedicated, non-judgemental team ready to support you with free, confidential counselling and specialist wellbeing help.
Practical Support & Wellbeing with Our Specialist Officers
Our Mental Health & Wellbeing Officers (MH&WO) and specialist staff offer practical, tailored support to help you cope with the day-to-day challenges of college life. We can work with you on practical strategies and finding ways of achieving your goals.
We can support you with:
- Stress, anxiety, and depression
- Daily living difficulties
- Signposting you to appropriate external support
Counselling
Counselling offers a safe, private space to talk confidentially about whatever is troubling you. It is a free service, and our counsellors are qualified and BACP registered, meaning they work to high professional and ethical standards.
What Counselling Can Help With:
- Stress, anxiety, and depression
- Pressures related to your course or exams
- Loss or bereavement
- Relationship or family problems
- Major life changes or just feeling like you’re not coping and not sure why
Talking in depth can help you sort out difficult thoughts and feelings, understand yourself better, and find your own solutions to problems.
Personal Development
We believe that your personal growth is just as important as your academic success. That’s why every student enrolled on a Study Programme is supported by a dedicated Pastoral Coach - someone who’s there to help you thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Your coach is more than just a tutor, they’re your mentor, guide and biggest supporter throughout your college journey.
With their support, you’ll develop the skills, resilience and self-belief to take charge of your future.
Find out more
Clubs, Activities & Making Friends
College is more than just studying, it’s about meeting new people, trying new things, and having fun along the way. Joining one of our student clubs or societies is a great way to make friends, build confidence, and support your wellbeing.
Our Students’ Union runs a range of activities throughout the year, from film clubs and charity events to fitness sessions and social activities. You can even start your own club if you have a great idea!
Free Healthy Breakfast
We know it’s hard to concentrate on an empty stomach! That’s why we offer a free healthy breakfast every day to all students during term time.
Start your morning right with toast or granola and yoghurt and tea or coffee, available at all of our campuses. Because good nutrition fuels your learning, energy, and wellbeing.
Financial Support
We understand that money worries can be stressful and may affect your wellbeing. If you’re finding it difficult to manage costs while studying, you’re not alone and there is help available.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to get financial support with essentials such as equipment, uniforms, meals, or transport. Our Student Finance Team can talk you through the options and help you access any funding or bursaries you’re entitled to.
Talk Campus
In addition to this support students also have access to TalkCampus, an app where you can talk with other students from around the world if you’re struggling and worried about your mental health. Your student email address will give you free access, just download TalkCampus from the app store. It’s a place just for you, no staff, no fear of judgement, just instant ongoing support.
- Download TalkCampus for free from the app store or play store.
- Sign up using your student email address and verify your account.
- Start talking with a global student community