Counselling
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 has arranged access to this service for all of our students, so you are fully entitled to use it. The team there is experienced, friendly, and supportive — many students find it a really valuable space.
Counselling at the university follows a One-At-A-Time model, which means that you can have a single session and then decide whether you would like to book in again. You can attend as many follow-up counselling sessions as you want, but you will need to wait at least a week in between booking. Your College, tutor, DoS or parents will not know that you are accessing counselling unless you give permission.
If you have tried counselling at the University Counselling Service but it did not suit you, please book in a Wellbeing appointment, and we would be happy to discuss some alternative options with you. We will want to hear what did not work and will try our best to find an alternative arrangement for you.
What is the difference between Wellbeing and Counselling?
Both Wellbeing and Counselling appointments should be supportive and help you to reflect, feel less alone and gain perspective. Many students find it helpful to speak to someone who understands the pressures of life but is not connected to their academic course.
Wellbeing tends to focus on what is happening for you and what your next steps are. A Wellbeing meeting can be especially helpful if you are feeling overwhelmed or are not sure what your options are.
Counselling focuses on what is happening for you and why. Counsellors tend not to give advice and should empower you to discover your own solutions. Counselling can go into more depth about the history of your challenge, your patterns of relating and possibly your past. Counselling is particularly helpful for interpersonal difficulties, big life changes (loss, family divorce, etc), exploring patterns and developing self-awareness.
