Student Support are here to help you manage your mental health and wellbeing, so you can make the most of student life and your studies. This could be listening to worries about money, your course, or relationships at a drop-in appointment. Signposting to local support services and wellbeing resources or working with you to create an ongoing plan to help you better manage your mental health. The team is made up of skilled advisors, therapists, counsellors and mental health professionals and you will be matched with the support that is most suited to you.
There are many ways to contact the Student Support team. You can request a drop-in appointment at the Compass Helpdesk. Email at studentservices@fxplus.ac.uk, complete the Student Support form, use the compass web chat, or call 01326 370 460.
You can find more information including wellbeing resources on the student support pages.
Meet Meg, Student Services
Meg talks about how she relaxes and practices self-care, getting support and how talking to someone will help you feel better.
Meet Sarah, CBT Therapist
Sarah is a Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) Therapist. CBT looks at how our thoughts influence how we think and feel physically and emotionally and how that influences what we do, our behaviour. Find out how Sarah keeps herself mentally fit.
Meet Ross, Student Support Practitioner
Ross is a Student Support Practitioner (Mental Health). Find out why he loves working with you, our students, and get his top tips for self-care and staying mentally healthy.
Meet Melissa, Student Support Team Leader
We talked to Melissa about her role in the student support team, what she enjoys doing and how she keeps mentally fit and healthy.
“The best part of my job is seeing students succeed and graduate, especially those who have overcome major difficulties. One of the highlights of the year is Graduation Day, when you see happy students embarking on new adventures.”
Melissa, Student Support Team Leader
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Meet Kerry, Mental Health Practitioner
Kerry chatted to us about her role in the student support team, how she keeps mentally healthy and what her key tips for self-care are.
“I’d tell any student thinking of seeking support – just come and see us. We’ve likely seen it before, so don’t worry. Seeking support sooner prevents things from escalating to crisis. We’re here to help you stay at uni and thrive.“
Kerry, Mental Health Practitioner
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Meet Anna, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Anna shared with us what her work in the Student Support team might cover along with ideas for a good night’s sleep and how she keeps mentally healthy.
“It is normal to feel anxious, homesick, overwhelmed, depressed or stressed sometimes. It can make us feel very alone and that there is something wrong with us. We can help normalise this, there is lots of help out there and we are here to help.”
Anna, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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Meet Anne, Student Support Advisor
Anne works with students who have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual violence. Find out about her work, self-care tips and what she enjoys doing in her spare time.
“Help is always at hand. It’s not always easy to ask for help but once you take that brave step, your problems immediately lessen in weight. No matter what you may be experiencing there is always someone who is ready to listen.”
Anne, Student Support Advisor
