The Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service supports our students throughout the year including some term-time holidays.
We offer free, confidential support to all students. The best way to access the service is to book a Wellbeing Assessment so we can chat with you more about how you are feeling and what support is available. Please use the tabs below to find out more about our service.Ā
For crisis or urgent support please useĀ Crisis Support or in an emergency dial 999Ā or NHS 111, option 2 to speak with a NHS mental health practitioner.
For more practical issues including financial and housing concerns please contact a Student Advisor.
- Wellbeing Assessment
- Counselling
- Wellbeing Activities
Wellbeing Assessments are the easy-to-access, confidential gateway to support for any student with a concern about their emotional or mental wellbeing. Students can self-refer anytime by booking a phone appointment using the links on CityLife to Wellbeing Support or watch the short video below.
At the assessment a member of the Counselling and Wellbeing Service will contact you to explore your concerns and help you to access the best available support.
Help can include College-based services such as Counselling, referrals to other wellbeing services and links to other teams such as Student Advice or Learning Support.
As the service is not a crisis support or emergency service please use Crisis Support or in an emergency dial 999 or NHS 111, option 2 to speak with a NHS mental health practitioner.
If you have concerns about accessing a suitable private space for your Wellbeing Assessment or require other support to use the service email us at counselling@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
The Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service offers short-term therapy ā normally planned weekly sessions of up to 50 minutes on the same day and time. Counselling can be in-person at City or Riverside Campus or remote by phone or video.
Some sessions will seem more immediately helpful than others and counselling can at points feel challenging. It can take time to feel the benefits but sticking with it can help in the long run.
What is face-to-face counselling?
Face-to-face or āin-personā counselling is meeting your counsellor at either City or Riverside Campus in a confidential and quiet room for your sessions.
What is telephone counselling?
Telephone counselling is counselling with contact by phone. Your Counsellor will call you on your preferred phone number at your appointment time. You will need a private, quiet space to enable you to feel safe and share openly.
What is video counselling?
Video counselling offers the opportunity to meet a Counsellor āface-to-faceā online through Microsoft Teams. Students will need a private, quiet space to benefit from their regular sessions and will be sent joining instructions prior to their first session.
How to access support
The first step is to book a Wellbeing Assessment where we listen to your concerns and help you find the best available support. This is a confidential 30-45 minute telephone appointment with a member of the Counselling and Wellbeing team.
To arrange a wellbeing assessment you will need to log-in to CityLife
Yoga
Yoga is a type of exercise that helps us regulate our breathing, focus on the present moment whilst moving and paying attention to our body. It has proven to be a great tool to help reduce anxiety and improve your mood. Yoga is provided by our partners at Kali Collective and will run throughout the year.
City SA Sports Clubs and Societies
Exercise, meeting people and getting involved in activities that make you feel valued can improve your confidence and mood. Check out City SA for more info.
Mindfulness
We offer courses in Mindfulness, a life skill that can help you to manage stress, anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness sessions run at various times of the year. Keep an eye on our social media channels and your email for info.