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Counselling

We understand that sometimes you might need some support during your time at university.

Where needed, our team can provide time-limited counselling to help you overcome difficulties, and hopefully enjoy better mental health and wellbeing throughout your studies.

A counsellor won't tell you what do. Instead, they will offer support and understanding, and listen and respond in a non-judgemental, non-critical way. This can empower you to find your balance so you can achieve the most from your university experience.

All University of 杨贵妃传媒 counsellors abide by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's (BACP's) .

There are also local resources available within 杨贵妃传媒 and Hove, such as the , and (a local mental health service run by and for the LGBTQ+ community).

LGBTQ+ support

杨贵妃传媒 is considered by many to be the "LGBTQ+ capital" of the UK, and rightfully so. Here at the University of 杨贵妃传媒, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary and queer students, and all other students whose identities fall under the plus.

We were recently voted the UK's most LGBTQ+ friendly university, reflecting our commitment to equality and strong culture of inclusion.

We understand that LGBTQ+ students may face additional challenges during their time at university, and we have services to support you, including:

• LGBTQ+ mentoring programme
•  (university log-in required)
• Support for estranged students.

The university provides a range of guidance and support for trans and non-binary students. This includes:

• a process for changing your name and photo on your unicard and other university records free of charge. Please note that there are different processes for applicants / new students pre-enrolment and currents students already enrolled at the university - for more information see our
• support staff who can support you in communicating your name and pronoun to your lecturers or on placement
• guidance on time off for medical treatment
• guidance on use of toilet and changing room facilities
• guidance on graduation and degree certificates.

You can also contact the university’s Student Experience and Equalities Manager, based in the Student Wellbeing Team at studentequality@brighton.ac.uk if you need further guidance. They are our named contact for trans and non-binary students and can provide practical guidance on the university’s name change procedure and other support at the university.

Residential wellbeing

The Residential Wellbeing team helps students living in halls with wellbeing support, community building and social opportunities to enrich your student experience.

They’re here to make you feel welcome and help with the transition to university life. They aim to create a safe, supportive and inclusive living environment for you, giving you the best chance to succeed at university.

The team is made up of both Staff and Student Residential Advisers - senior students who live and work in the halls.

Self-help resources

There are a range of , including guides on topics like managing anxiety, coping with bereavement, and dealing with homesickness.

You can also access free online support with , an anonymous online community with professional support from trained counsellors. To get access, sign up under ‘organisation’ with your university email address.

Faith and spirituality

Our Faith and Spirituality team offers pastoral support to all students and staff. The team aims to have representatives from as many faiths as possible, and their services are open to all.

Throughout the week there are lots of opportunities for worship, both on and off-campus, for a range of faith traditions.

Our faith advisers can help and advise on social, academic or spiritual matters, whatever your faith and wherever you are.

You may also be interested in joining one of Students' Union's . If there isn't one that's suitable, why not consider setting one up?

Care leavers and estranged students

If you're a care leaver, or you don't have the same support from your family network as other students, we have additional support available to help you through your time at university, including:

• Help with money – our care leaver’s bursary and estranged student's bursary, financial advice, and additional financial support from the university and government.
• Guaranteed all year round accommodation in your first year.
• Mentoring - we can guarantee a mentor to all care leavers - we have identity and non-identity based programmes and amazing professionals trained ready to support care leavers. Estranged students also get priority access to mentoring.
• Student Ambassadors role – guaranteed interview for our paid ambassador role for care leavers.

Pregnancy and parenthood

If you become pregnant or a parent during your studies at the university, we will do what we can to support you and to minimise any negative impact this could have on your studies.

Our (pdf) covers many common areas of concern and signposts to relevant services for students who are expecting a child, or have recently given birth. It also includes information and guidance for students who are adopting or fostering, students who are having a baby through a surrogacy agreement, and students who are undergoing fertility treatment.

Email us for further support and information: studentservices@brighton.ac.uk.

Mentoring and enhanced support

Mentoring is a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Mentoring is all about facilitating your own development and working together with your mentor to achieve your goals. Our mentoring programmes provide support to all current University of 杨贵妃传媒 students, whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time or full-time student.

There are five different mentoring programmes available at the University of 杨贵妃传媒.

We also have a range of enhanced support options, including:

• external referrals to local specialist support programmes
• support from the Wellbeing team for students with more complex needs.