Counselling and Support

Mental health doesn't have to be a crisis, from exam stress to big life challenges, we're here to support you with our impartial and confidential counselling service for all students.

Whatever problem you may be facing, our team of trained counsellors are here to help.

Reach out for help

Our counselling team:

The college Counselling Service provides impartial and confidential support to all students. The counselling team is here to support you and your emotional wellbeing and is part of the wider Student Services Directorate.  In addition to support available from the college counsellors, students are also able to access support from Mental Health Practitioners, and the support students receive is based on each student's individual needs and the issues they wish to discuss.

What you may want to discuss in your session:

  • Course related difficulties
  • Relationship and Friendship issues
  • Depression
  • Self-harming behaviour
  • Loneliness
  • Anxiety
  • Eating issues
  • Bereavement     
  • Family difficulties
  • Panic attacks
  • Low self-esteem
  • Trauma and crisis

How to make an appointment?

You can choose to have a face-to-face appointment or a virtual appointment either by email, telephone or a team's video call.

You can self-refer to the service by emailing counselling@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk or if you prefer, a member of staff can do it on your behalf with your consent.

External Support:

You may not want to talk to a college counsellor and prefer to access alternative support outside of college.  The following are some different options:

  • Kooth
  • MIND
  • Mental Health Matters
  • Time for change
  • Northeast Counselling Service
  • Sunderland Counselling Service
  • Text Shout to 85258

If you require urgent support out of college hours please contact one of the following agencies:

  • Samaritans - 08457 909090
  • SANEline - 0845 767800 Open 1pm - 11pm every day
  • 24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline - 0303 1231145
  • Your GP
  • Local Accident and Emergency department (24 hours)
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