Wellbeing support services

Support available from Student Counselling and health and wellbeing services.

Postgraduate research study can be stressful at times. To support students to manage their wellbeing, the University provides a variety of services. The fully accessible Health and Wellbeing Centre is based in Bristo Square and houses the Student Counselling and Disability and Learning Support Services, the Equally Safe team, the University Medical Centre and an independent Pharmacy. It offers professional one-to-one consultation rooms and a wellbeing lounge for students and staff. The Chaplaincy is based next door, who offer a variety of wellbeing support including mindfulness, tai chi, a PhD book club and the Listening Service. You will have a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser available to support you that you can access through your School or by self-referral – see link below.

Student Wellbeing Service

Student Counselling Service

The Student Counselling Service offers one-to-one counselling, workshops and consultation, and training for staff. The service aims to help students work through their difficulties, understand themselves better and find ways of managing their situation. Options are available for meeting online, by phone or email, and in person over multiple campuses.

Student Counselling Service

Health and wellbeing

Details of a range of services provided for students by the University and throughout Edinburgh for physical and mental wellbeing are available on the University’s Student website and follow our Instagram.

Health and wellbeing

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