Choosing the Right Registration Form
Please read the information below to help you decide which registration form to use. Once you’ve made your choice, select one of the buttons above.
Counselling and Mental Health Team
We provide free, confidential support to students in a safe and welcoming space. Our professionally trained Mental Health Practitioners and Counsellors offer three main services:
· Counselling
· Mental Health Support
· Drop-in Sessions
These services are designed to help you manage your emotional and mental wellbeing.
Drop-In Service
Our Counselling and Mental Health Team offers a drop-in service throughout the academic year, Monday to Friday. Each day, we provide up to four 20-minute appointments.
Telephone Appointments
All drop-in sessions are by telephone, so you can access support remotely.
Available times:
· Monday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30
· Tuesday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30
· Wednesday: 11:30
· Thursday: 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30
· Friday: 12:00, 12:30
In-Person Appointments
Prefer to meet in person? Book one of the following slots and email CMHdropin@northampton.ac.uk to confirm you’d like to attend on campus.
Available times:
· Tuesday: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30
· Thursday: 12:30
· Friday: 12:00, 12:30
What to Expect
A drop-in session gives you the chance to talk with a member of our team if:
· You’re experiencing emotional or mental health distress
· You’re unsure whether Counselling or Mental Health support is right for you
We’ll listen, help you make sense of your situation, and discuss possible next steps.
Booking
Drop-in slots for the following week become available every Friday at the end of the day.
Register with the Drop In Service
Mental Health Service
Our Mental Health Practitioners provide confidential support to students experiencing mental health difficulties. They can:
· Assess how your mental health may affect your ability to learn.
· Recommend adjustments to support your studies and progression.
· Work with you to develop effective coping strategies.
Specialist Mental Health Mentoring
If you have a diagnosed mental health condition, you may be eligible for Specialist Mental Health Mentoring, funded through Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).
To check eligibility and apply for DSA, please visit the official gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa
Register by clicking the button at the top of the page
Counselling Service
Counselling offers you the opportunity to explore, understand, and discover ways to live more resourcefully with a greater sense of fulfilment. It can help with:
· Addressing and resolving specific problems
· Making decisions and coping with crises
· Working through conflict
· Improving relationships with others
Our Counsellors will listen and support you, helping you make sense of your situation and find your own answers. If you need additional help, they can guide you to appropriate resources or agencies.
Register by clicking the button at the top of the page
Register with a GP
Please make sure you are registered with a GP (Doctor’s surgery) before booking to see us.
You can register with:
· Waterside Campus Health Centre: https://moultonsurgery.co.uk/contact-us
· A GP closer to home: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp
If You Have Concerns About Your Mental Health
Please book an appointment with your GP/Doctor, telephone NHS 111, or visit the NHS website for support. You can find:
· Mental health services in your area: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
· Urgent mental health helplines: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline