Wellbeing Services

Wellbeing Services encompasses Birkbeck's Counselling Service, Mental Health Advisory Service, and Disability and Dyslexia Service.

You can call us on +44 (0)20 3907 0700 to speak to a Student Advisor who will be able to advise you on how to access the services below. We’ll help you get the support you need.

BY PHONE

Our phone lines are open from 12 noon to 3pm Monday to Wednesday.

We can help you with your DSA application, book appointments with an advisor and provide information on the different services available at Birkbeck.

Quick links

Student Services

Counselling Service

We offer a free, non-judgemental and confidential service to support you with emotional and psychological difficulties that are affecting your experience and engagement with your studies at Birkbeck.

Mental Health Advisory Service

Whether you are experiencing short- or long-term mental health difficulties during your time at Birkbeck, we are your first point of contact.

Disability and Dyslexia Service

At Birkbeck, we welcome students with disabilities and we are committed to helping you seize the opportunities that studying here presents.

Information and resources

Emergency support

Find out who to contact if you are in need of emergency support, as well as resources for further help.

Confidentiality and Data Sharing

This document will give you an overview of our confidentiality policy across the Wellbeing Services.

Togetherall

An anonymous online, peer-support community for people struggling with their mental health. Free for all Birkbeck students - simply register using your Birkbeck email account.

Workshops for students

Take a look at our upcoming workshops run by the Wellbeing Service.

Supportive resources

We provide a comprehensive selection of self-help resources covering a wide range of topics.

Worried about a Birkbeck student?

Find out what you can do if you are worried about the wellbeing of a Birkbeck student.