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Counselling & Mental Wellbeing

The Counselling and Mental Wellbeing team is here to support you throughout your university experience. Our goal is to help you feel content, healthy, and well-supported. If you are facing challenges with your mental health, we are here to help.

 
 

How to contact us

We operate from 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (with some early evening appointments available), offering a non-crisis service. To get in touch, drop us an email at counselling@napier.ac.uk or call 0131 455 2459. If you would like to register with the Counselling service, you will need to complete a self-referral form.

If you need to speak to someone urgently outside of office hours, please consult our emergency and out of hours support.

If you are a fellow student, family member or member of staff concerned about a student's mental health, please contact counselling@napier.ac.uk and safeguarding@napier.ac.uk.

 
 
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Our Services

The Student Counselling & Mental Wellbeing team offers a range of support and advice for students who are experiencing stress, anxiety or other mental health issues due to personal circumstances or academic pressures.
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Coping strategies

Learn about a variety of strategies to help you cope with distress, including breathing exercises and grounding techniques.
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Resources

Discover a range of of workshops, videos and other wellbeing resources you can make use of for free as an Edinburgh Napier student.
 
 
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Online support with Togetherall

Edinburgh Napier University students can access free, anonymous, online support with Togetherall. You will have access to a 24/7 community and professional support from trained counsellors. Togetherall provides a safe space to get things off your chest, explore your feelings and learn how to self-manage your mental health and wellbeing.

Share what's on your mind with others in the community, take comfort reading the thoughts of others who may be experiencing something similar to you or browse the many resources available – you're in control.

Togetherall
 
 
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Silvercloud

SilverCloud provides a range of clinically-researched programmes designed to help you work through a specific mental health or wellbeing issue.
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Experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings

Your safety and wellbeing are very important - if you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings, please read our guidance and reach out for support.
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A Diverse Service for All

We can provide support through one-to-one counselling, meetings with a mental health adviser, and can also provide links to external agencies who can provide specialised support.
 

Student Mental Health Agreement (SMHA)​

The Student Mental Health Agreement (SMHA) aims to bring student associations and their University together to collaborate on mental health initiatives.  The Agreement ensures that the Service, together with the Student Union, is actively achieving its goals to promote the importance of student mental health by challenging stigma, raising awareness of mental wellbeing. This agreement documents the activities the university organises to improve student mental health. 
Student Mental Health Agreement (PDF, 300 kB)
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