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University of Worcester Counselling and Mental Health Team

The University runs two services The Student Counselling Service and The Mental Health Advisory Service. Both services are free to students.

The Student Counselling Service

There are two counsellors: Clare Nield and Gwion Jones.

They can be contacted by phone (Clare: 85 5417; Gwion: 85 5105), e-mail counselling@worc.ac.uk or by going to their offices and leaving a note (Clare: WB77; Gwion: WB 78)

The Mental Health Advisory Service

The is Mental Health Advisor can be contacted by phone 01905 85 5447, email - mentalhealth@worc.ac.uk or by going to their office (WB 80) and leaving a note.

Please see the University's information pages for more information click here.

Other ways to Access Counselling

The Counselling Directory can be used to find a list of qualified counsellors in your area.

www.counselling-directory.org.uk

Please note , that the University's Counselling Service is free for students, therefore students should carefully consider before paying for counselling services.

Other Sources of Mental Health Advice

MIND, the Mental Health charity runs a helpline and has local offices offering supported housing, crisis helplines, drop-in centres, counselling, befriending, advocacy, employment and training schemes, and other services.

Information line: 0845 7660 163

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Rethink is a charity supporting those suffering severe mental illness. Offering practical support and providing services.

Information line: 0845 456 0455

Website: www.rethink.org.uk

Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Their service is via telephone, email or writing or in person.

Address: 9 Sansome Place, Worcester

Helpline: 08457 909 090 Open 24 hours and 365 days

Email: jo@samaritans.org.uk

Write: Chris, P.O. Box 9090, Stirling, FK8 2SA

Student Against Depression A website for students offering information, resources and real student case studies about depression and strategies for tackling it.

Visit: www.studentdepression.org

Eating Disorders

BEAT - Beating Eating Disorders A charity for people with eating disorders. They offer professional help, message boards and a helpline for sufferer and their families.

Beat Helpline: 0845 634 1414

Beat Youthline: 0845 634 7650

Email: help@b-eat.co.uk

Email: fyp@b-eat.co.uk