Counselling offers a confidential space where you can discuss any issues, past or present, that may be troubling you. It provides the opportunity to talk openly with an impartial professional who can help you process your thoughts and emotions, leading you to meaningful insights. Rather than offering direct advice, counselling empowers you to discover your own solutions, promoting a deeper sense of self-understanding and personal growth—key components of a fulfilling life.
University Counselling Service (UCS)
All Homerton students have access to the University Counselling Service, which can be accessed through a simple self-referral form.
Homerton staff can also access short-term counselling to address a range of concerns. Grace can refer staff to the University Counselling Service or staff can access this service via HR.
Talk to the Counselling Consultant
Please feel free to or make contact with Grace Hernández, the Counselling Consultant to discuss counselling pathways or help with accessing the UCS.
Consultations are available either online or in Cav G21, please use this booking link or utilise her student drop-in sessions.
Email: counselling@homerton.cam.ac.uk
About the Counselling Consultant
Grace Hernández brings over 10 years of experience in mental health services, having worked in various roles across acute hospitals, private practive and the charity sector. As Homerton’s Wellbeing Counselling Consultant, Grace is dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of the entire College community, including students, staff, and Fellows.
Grace is a qualified Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her qualifications include:
- MSc Therapeutic Counselling
- BSc Psychology
- Level 3 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- PTSD Management Course Diploma
She has also received specialist training in Suicide Mitigation, the Mental Capacity and Mental Health Acts, Domestic Abuse, Trauma-Informed Care, Conflict Resolution, Difficult Conversations, and Mental Health Awareness.
Privacy and Confidentiality
As Wellbeing Counselling Consultant, I am part of the wider Wellbeing Team. To support you as effectively and efficiently as possible, I work within a system of team confidentiality. This means that information you share with me may be shared with other relevant members of the Wellbeing team, Senior Tutor team, your tutor, tutorial and the porters, if I believe doing so would help provide you with the best support.
If you do not want information to be shared outside of the Wellbeing team, please let me know. I will do my best to respect your wishes. However, in situations where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, I may be required to break confidentiality. If this happens, I will aim to inform you before taking any action—where possible.
Please note that I now save my notes on a shared system where all Wellbeing Team members are able to access my notes. Other member sof the support team can see that we have had an interaction but cannot access further information on the system.
