The University has a well-established, professional Counselling Service.
All our Counsellors work in accordance with the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
UWTSD was ranked #1 out of 45 institutions for 'Counselling' in the autumn 2016 Student Barometer.
There is a high level of confidentiality which is explained in the initial session, and outlined in both the Service’s Confidentiality Statement and the companion document entitled the counselling service contract.
The Counsellors endeavour to create a welcoming environment and to listen in a non-judgemental way to enable you to talk about your feelings and experiences. It is a collaborative process concentrating on what is important to you. Counselling goes at your pace and according to your needs.
On the Carmarthen and Lampeter campuses, counselling is available in both Welsh and English.
Counsellors provide the following:
- Individual counselling sessions
- Presentations to new students and to new staff during induction
- Information on a variety of topics
- Delivery of staff development sessions as required
- Referral, as appropriate, to colleagues in the University and to external agencies
- A consultative role for staff
- Occasional sessions to student groups
- Mentoring and supervision as required
- Contribution to University policies
- Effective liaison with the Mental Health Advisers, the Students’ Union, the Chaplaincy and the International Office
Counselling Service Appointments
Carmarthen, Swansea, Cardiff, Birmingham: Students can access counselling by completing an online registration form between 7am-8pm Monday to Friday.
Carmarthen Campus: 01267 676830
Lampeter Campus: 01570 424876 - Student.Support@uwtsd.ac.uk
Swansea Campus: 01792 481206
London Campus: 0207 566 7600
Information for Students
Other Sources of Support
Chaplain
Carmarthen Campus
01267 676607
07964 631997
Hall Wardens (5.30 pm – 3.00 am during term time)
Carmarthen Campus
07854 832753
Lampeter Campus
07975 640200
Student Union Vice-President Welfare
Carmarthen Campus
01267 676877
Lampeter Campus
01570 422619
Swansea Campus
01792 655400
Counselling, Mental Health & Wellbeing Useful Links
Samaritans
A registered charity that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or in despair. Tel: 116 123 (UK)
BIPOLAR UK
Bipolar UK offers support and advice and it has a designated youth service. Young people can call the regional office on 01633 244244 or email youth@bipolaruk.org.uk
Centre for Clinical Interventions
An interactive self-help site addressing a wide range of problem areas
Chinese Mental Health Association
Representing Chinese mental health issues - phone 0207 613 1008
CISS
Cancer Information and Support Centre Update
Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression
Self-help information from a clinical research unit
Cruse Bereavement Care
Support for anyone who has been bereaved
Diverse Cymru
Support for Black and minority ethnic groups living in Wales with mental health issues
Hafal
Support for people recovering from serious mental illness
Info-Nation
Information advice and support for 11-25 year olds
It's Good to Talk
Information about what counselling is and how it can help
Live Well (NHS Student Mental Health)
A resource for students containing information about issues and concerns faced by students and details of resources that can help
Living life to the full
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based life skills self-help course with free log-in
Marie Curie
Marie Curie Support for friends and relatives of someone who had died from a terminal illness.
Mental Health Foundation
The UK's leading mental health research, policy and improvement charity with downloadable resources that can help
MIND
A mental health charity working for a better life for everyone experiencing mental distress
Moodjuice
A site designed to offer information and advice to those experiencing troublesome thoughts and feelings
National Sleep Foundation
Information and guidance for people experiencing difficulty sleeping
OCD Awareness
Support for people whose lives are affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
PAPYRUS - Prevention of Young Suicide
Voluntary UK organisation committed to the prevention of young suicide and the promotion of mental health and emotional wellbeing. It includes UK resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress - particularly teenagers and young adults
Relate
Counselling for relationships
Rethink Mental Illness
Information and support for everyone affected by mental illness
Self Help: Get Self Help
A variety of Self-help resources
Self Help Leaflets
Self-help leaflets on different topics
Self Injury Support
Information about self-harm
Social-anxiety UK
Information and support for problems of self-consciousness and shyness
Students Against Depression
A site developed in consultation with students who have been affected by depression, low mood or suicidal thoughts. Includes students own stories and suggestions
Time Management Success
Practical ideas for managing your time and doing what matters to you
Welsh Women's Aid
Support for Survivors of domestic abuse
Young Minds
Information for young people about mental health
