University of Wolverhampton Student Counselling Services

25/04/2019

Our FB page is closing. To keep up to date, visit the Student Support and Wellbeing webpages: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/student-support/student-support-and-wellbeing-ssw/

25/04/2019

For more information about our university counselling: https://youtu.be/ZkEm4y5e11s

How the University of Wolverhampton Counselling Services help you move forward. http://www.wlv.ac.uk/counselling

29/03/2019

Marking World Autism Awareness. Join us 1st - 5th April

01/02/2019

Get ahead by attending events during Career Development Week:

https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/careers-enterprise-and-the-workplace/careers/workshops--events/inclusive-careers-conference/

University of Wolverhampton is a large UK university based in the West Midlands, offering undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses across 4 faculties.

20/12/2018

We hope you all have a peaceful break and balance study with 'downtime'. For access to support over the Christmas period go to:
https://www.wlv.ac.uk/current-students/student-support/student-support-and-wellbeing-ssw/mental-health-and-wellbeing/

University of Wolverhampton is a large UK university based in the West Midlands, offering undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses across 4 faculties.

10/08/2018

26/02/2018

Get your bio-dot, join the quiz, or simply relax with us: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/university-mental-health-day-events-2018/

University of Wolverhampton is a large UK university based in the West Midlands, offering undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses across 4 faculties.

20/02/2018

At Walsall, Telford and City, events are being held between 27th Feb and 1st March. University Mental Health Day is the national day for student mental health, to promote awareness and support for students at universities to manage their wellbeing. Watch this space for more information...............

25/01/2018

Extended Drop In for 2 weeks - starting 29th January. Please come early to avoid disappointment. First Drop In sessions start at 12.30 and last appointments start at 1.30. https://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/counselling/drop-in/

Counselling offers a confidential space in which you can talk to a counsellor about your concerns.

18/01/2018

New for Semester Two

8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course for students: 4pm – 6pm on Wednesday 31/1/2017 – 21/3/2017 at City Campus in the Chaplaincy.

Further details: Workshop details https://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/counselling/workshops/mindfulness/

To provisionally book a place, or express interest, phone the Counselling Service on 01902 322572.

It is not a religion but a way of being which once embraced helps you in the way that you live. It is practised by people of different faith traditions and none. Mindfulness is a simple form of meditation that has its roots in the ancient Buddhist practise of Vipassana or Insight Meditation.

18/09/2017

A very warm welcome to new and returning students on behalf of the Counselling Team - you are at the heart of everything we do: https://youtu.be/sjq8m3ovXck

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04/07/2017

For students studying over the summer, please see this link for managing any stress that you may be experiencing:http://www.wlv.ac.uk/media/departments/counselling/pdfs/Managing-Stress.pdf

09/06/2017

Please read the information below for guidance on support available to you over the Summer break:
Students who are currently accessing our service or on the existing waiting list will continue to be offered appointments as usual, however, the Counselling Service is unable to offer appointments to other students during this period and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
(See below for other sources of help/support)

During the summer, we will be closed for 2 weeks in August, during which time we will not be reading or responding to emails.

The service will re-open fully in September (including drop-ins).

If you:
- Would like to access counselling in September, please contact the service for an appointment on 01902 322 572 or by email at the start of the new semester
- Are a third year student or graduating this September, you unfortunately will no longer be able to access the service, please refer to your GP (or below) for support
- Are taking a leave of absence and plan to return to the University please do contact us in September.
- Are applying for Extenuating Circumstances, please read our service guidelines:
http://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/counselling/extenuating-circumstances/

In an emergency call: 999
For urgent or out of hours help:
• Your local doctor via NHS 111 (open 24 hours)
• Samaritans 116 123 (open 24 hours)
• Saneline on 0845 767 8000 (open 6pm - 11pm)

Accident & Emergency
• Wolverhampton New Cross 01902 307 999
• Telford (Princess Royal Hospital) 01952 641 222
• Walsall Manor Hospital 01922 721 172
• Burton 01283 566 333

Or look at www.nhs.uk under 'Health A-Z'

Useful links:
Our counselling pages: www.wlv.ac.uk/counselling and online counselling: http://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/counselling/online-and-email-counselling/

For other assistance, you may find it helpful to look at the information in the links below:
Samaritans: http://www.samaritans.org/
Students Against Depression: http://studentsagainstdepression.org/
Healthy Minds: http://www.wolverhamptonhealthyminds.nhs.uk/
Self-help guides: http://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/counselling/helping-yourself/self-help-leaflets/
Mental Health & Wellbeing: http://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/student-enabling-centre/mental-health-and-wellbeing/
Chaplaincy: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/the-chaplaincy/

What the University can and cannot do in the case of extenuating circumstances.

25/05/2017

There will be a minute's silence today at 11 as a mark of respect for the losses which occured in Manchester. We benefit from being a diverse University, one which stands together during times of adversity. Please contact us or the Chaplaincy if you require any support. For 24 hour support: Samaritans 116 123 (free)

13/04/2017

We wish you a peaceful Easter break. We will close today at 5pm and re-open on Wednesday 19th April. Remember to balance any work you need to complete with time out to relax with friends and loved ones. If you need any support during this time, please go to our webpages for links to other services. Counselling pages:
https://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/counselling/

Self help guides:
http://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support/counselling/helping-yourself/self-help-leaflets/

Whether it's personal or social concerns, our Counselling Service can help set you mind at ease.