Counselling Service

We offer a free, non-judgmental and confidential counselling service to support you with emotional or psychological difficulties during your time at university.

Contact us

You can contact us by email, or by calling us on +44 (0)20 7631 6316. Our telephone lines are open from:

Monday-Thursday 11am-4pm
Friday 11am-2pm

If you would like to make an appointment for an initial consultation with one of our counsellors, please email the Counselling Service with your name, student ID, gender, telephone number and email address.

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How we can help

We offer short-term counselling to help you cope with emotional difficulties that are affecting your life and studies.

How to make an appointment

To make an appointment for an initial consultation, please email us.

What to expect

The Counselling Service requires you to demonstrate commitment to get the most out of counselling.

Advice for relatives and staff

If you have concerns about the wellbeing of a student, we encourage you to contact us.

Confidentiality

Our services adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework and comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Supportive resources

We provide a comprehensive selection of self-help resources covering a wide range of topics.

Emergency Support

If you need help during a crisis, please contact the Emergency Services, your GP, or visit your nearest hospital's A&E department.

Workshops and groups for students

These workshops and groups for students will help you develop your emotional skills for life and learning.

CPD workshops for counsellors in higher education

Bookings for the 2021-22 Birkbeck Training Series will be opening soon.

Mind your mind - podcasts

Listen to our wellbeing podcasts for practical help with managing the various stresses of studying.

Placements at Birkbeck Counselling Service (PDF)

Find out about opportunities for Trainee and Qualified counsellors.

Online Anxiety Management Group

Read about this six-week online anxiety management group, and find out if it's right for you.

Birkbeck Counselling Service

We offer a free, non-judgmental and confidential counselling service, to support you with emotional and psychological difficulties that are affecting your experience and engagement with your studies at university.

Counselling Service

Counselling Service

Contact us

Quick links

How we can help

How to make an appointment

What to expect

Advice for relatives and staff

Confidentiality

Supportive resources

Emergency Support

Workshops and groups for students

CPD workshops for counsellors in higher education

Mind your mind - podcasts

Placements at Birkbeck Counselling Service (PDF)

Online Anxiety Management Group

Birkbeck Counselling Service

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