The Universities team of Wellbeing Assessors offer a welcome and friendly space where you will be able to talk about anything that is happening in your life. 

You can make an appointment here which will last for 30 minutes and either be in-person, by telephone or by Zoom. Our appointments are available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. If you have any difficulties booking an appointment, please email wellbeing@essex.ac.uk.  

If you are concerned that a friend or flatmate may be experiencing some mental health difficulties, there are a number of ways you may be able to help them. Read more here.

Counselling is open to registered students, including those who are intermitting from their studies on medical grounds. 

If you feel that counselling might be beneficial for you, you can complete a counselling form via My Essex. If you'd like to talk about counselling or have any questions before deciding whether you'd like to complete a form, you can book a wellbeing appointment on Colchester campus or visit the Wellbeing Drop-In at Southend or Loughton. 

You can also use the Counselling Directory to help you find private counselling in the local area. 

If you would like support out of hours, take a look at the following services and resources: 

Student Wellbeing Support Line: Open 24 hours a day, including over weekends and bank holidays. The number is 0800 028 3766. 

SilverCloud: An online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) resource offering a range of programmes on mental health, wellbeing, and long-term conditions. To learn more about SilverCloud, watch this video.

Togetherall is a safe, online peer-to-peer mental health community that empowers individuals to anonymously seek and provide support 24/7. Sign up at  togetherall.com  and use your student email address to register as a member of a university or college. 

Student Space is an online mental health support service provided by Student Minds, available every day, 4-11pm (or 24hr support via text message). 

 Please note these are not mental health crisis services.