Access counselling support
Talking to someone can make a real difference when you’re feeling anxious, low, or overwhelmed.
At Regent College London (RCL), we can help you access free, confidential counselling through referrals to trusted external services.
You’ll be matched with qualified counsellors who can help you explore what’s affecting you and support you in developing strategies to cope and progress.
Counselling services
The Wellbeing and Disability Support team can refer you to these specialist counselling organisations that provide short-term, one-to-one support with experienced professionals. The service is designed for students who want a safe and private space to talk about anything that’s affecting their wellbeing or studies.
Counselling may help if you’re:
- Feeling stressed, anxious, or low in mood.
- Struggling with relationships, family, or loneliness.
- Adjusting to university life or study pressures.
- Coping with bereavement or personal challenges.
- Looking for space to explore your feelings and build resilience.
Sessions are confidential and delivered by qualified counsellors, either online or in person.
You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable. Reaching out early can help you feel more in control.
How to access counselling
You can access counselling by referral through RCL’s Wellbeing and Disability Support team. The process is quick, easy, and completely confidential.
Here’s how it works:
- Complete a short support registration form.
- A member of the Student Support team will contact you to discuss your situation and refer you to external counselling services, according to your needs.
- You’ll then be offered up to 6 free sessions with a qualified counsellor, arranged at a time and format that suits you.
If you require longer-term or specialist support for concerns such as substance misuse, your counsellor can signpost you to other suitable services.
All counselling sessions are strictly confidential. Your information will only be shared if there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others, or where required by law, in line with professional safeguarding and data protection standards.
Person-centred support services
Our students are a thriving global community who have diverse experiences and unique needs. Therefore, we have compiled a list of self-referral person-centred counselling services so you can find the right support which makes you feel heard, understood and supported throughout your academic journey.
- Help Counselling: Low-cost counselling in 15+ languages.
- BAATN – Black, African & Asian Therapy Network: Directory of Black, African and Asian therapists; culturally informed support and workshops.
- VOADES: Free counselling, groups and workshops for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities.
- Black Minds Matter UK: Free therapy matching for Black students and families.
- Derman: Counselling for Kurdish and Turkish-speaking communities.
- Roma Support Group: Emotional support and advocacy for Roma students.
- Switchboard: Confidential helpline and live chat offering listening support and signposting.
- London Friend: LGBTQ+ affirmative counselling and group programmes.
- MindOut: LGBTQ+ mental health service with counselling and peer support.
- AKT (Albert Kennedy Trust): Support for LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness or rejection, with links to counselling.
- Rees Foundation: Emotional support, mentoring and peer networks.
- Become Charity: One-to-one counselling and guidance for care-experienced young people.
- Care Leavers’ Association: Peer support, advocacy and mental health resources.
- Counselling Carers: Counselling for carers managing stress and emotional wellbeing.
- Camden Carers: Free counselling (up to 12 sessions), wellbeing checks and peer groups.
- Carers UK: Advice, helpline support and signposting to counselling.
- Home Start UK: Support for parents with children under 5, including links to counselling.
- Family Action: Counselling and mental health services for adults balancing study and family care.
Need more help?
To start a conversation, schedule an appointment, or ask a question, contact the Wellbeing and Disability Support team at wellbeing@rcl.ac.uk. You can also book a one-to-one appointment on campus or online with one of our professional advisors.
