Mental Health and Counselling

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Mental Health and Counselling

We have qualified counsellors who can work with you if you have mental health difficulties. This service is free, and you can refer yourself or ask a member of staff to do this for you.

Counselling is talking therapy and is offered on a one-to-one basis. It is confidential. It provides a safe space to talk through issues, better understand yourself, and figure out what to do. You will not be forced to talk about anything you do not want to, and you will be helped to talk about things that you may find difficult to express.

It is natural to feel a bit nervous at first if you choose to try counselling, but staff are there to support you and work in a way that suits you.

We also support students with long-term mental health issues through our ASPIRE service. It stands for "Advice and Support to Promote Independence and Resilience for Everyone." This can include

one to one mental health support
information and advice
support groups, workshops, and
social activities.

ASPIRE offers a safe, confidential space. It's supportive. It will help you explore your problems, and share your feelings. You can gain insight into your thoughts and behavior. We are here to help you. We want to identify and understand what is bothering you. We will help you find support to reach your potential at Leicester College.

You can ask a staff member to refer you to the our wellbeing services, or if you are a student you can self-refer by completing this form.

There are lots of resources and self help websites available.

These are not crisis services. In an emergency call 999. You can also contact our safeguarding team during working hours.

Mental Health Self Help

Below is a list of self-help resources that you can immediately access and use to help yourself. There are links to websites that provide support for mental health difficulties, online counselling services and a list of apps that you can download on your phone. You can contact our mental health and counselling services directly.

In an emergency please call 999, visit a local NHS walk-in centre or go to A&E at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.