- Need urgent wellbeing support?
- I need help with my mental health
- What support can a Mental Health Advisor provide?
- Can I access counselling?
- I'm not sure what support I need
- Peer support groups
- Wellbeing activities and training
- Support for apprenticeship degree students
- Support for postgraduate research students
Need urgent wellbeing support?
If you need immediate help, see how to access immediate wellbeing support
I need help with my mental health
Many students experience stress, anxiety, loneliness or feelings of not fitting in. Mental health difficulties can affect your studies, relationships and day-to-day life.
You might be experiencing:
- Depression
- Paranoia or hearing voices
- Eating difficulties
- Anxiety that makes it difficult to leave your room
- Thoughts of self-harm
If your wellbeing or studies are being affected, you are not alone. The University's Mental Health and Therapeutic Support Team is here to listen and help.
What support can a Mental Health Advisor provide?
Mental Health Advisors can support you with a wide range of mental health difficulties.
They can help by:
- Providing advice and coping strategies
- Offering practical support
- Helping arrange study adjustments
- Liaising with your tutors where appropriate
- Helping you access additional support, including NHS services
Support can be provided on a short-term or longer-term basis, depending on your needs.
Meet the mental health advisor team
Can I access counselling?
Yes. Our accredited counsellors provide confidential, short-term support for personal, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Counselling gives you a safe space to:
- Talk about your thoughts, feelings and experiences
- Explore the causes of difficulties you are facing
- Develop strategies to manage challenges more effectively
- Work towards positive change and improved wellbeing
We offer a range of therapeutic approaches and will recommend the most appropriate support based on your needs.
To request Counselling and Mental Health Support
- Click on Dean of Students Enquiry Form
- Confirm that you are a current University of Hertfordshire student
- Complete your personal details
- When you reach the question 'What is the nature of your enquiry or referral?', select 'Counselling and mental health support (students) from the drop-down menu
- This will open the counselling and mental health service request form
- Complete the form and press Submit.
I'm not sure what support I need
If you're unsure which service is right for you, email studentwellbeing@herts.ac.uk and we can help you access the most appropriate support.
Peer support groups
EveryBody Talks
A weekly drop-in support group for students experiencing eating and body image concerns.
Find out about EveryBody Talks
Momentum
A peer support group for male students, facilitated by a member of the Student Wellbeing team.
CBT Group Skills Workshop
A four-week workshop that helps students develop Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills to build resilience and improve wellbeing.
To register, email studentwellbeing@herts.ac.uk.
Find out about the CBT Group Skills Workshop
Wellbeing activities and training
You can take part in activities and training designed to support your wellbeing, including:
- Animal therapy - spend time with a therapy dog
- Community garden
- Understanding mental health - training and awareness
Support for apprenticeship degree students
Apprenticeship degree students can access dedicated wellbeing support.
Find out about wellbeing support for apprenticeship degree students
Support for postgraduate research students
Postgraduate research students can access dedicated wellbeing support.
Find out about wellbeing support for postgraduate research students