Support from the University
Our Centre for Wellbeing offers a range of pastoral services to support you while studying here at Surrey.
We are not a clinical service provider, but offer advice and support for mental, emotional and psychological issues, as well as signposting to clinical services.
Mental health advice team
Mental Health Practitioners can offer free confidential support and advice for mental, emotional and psychological issues.
For students with severe and enduring mental health concerns or those engaging with external mental health services, our mental health advice team can support you and join up your care to help you get the most from your studies.
Disability and Neurodiversity
Our Disability and Neurodiversity team provides support to all students at the University of Surrey with a disability as defined by The Equality Act (2010).
If you think you may have a Specific Learning Difference, but have never received a formal diagnosis, you can book a quick query appointment with a Disability Adviser to have a chat about how the service could help.
Counselling
We provide what’s called One-at-a-Time (OAAT) focused counselling, meaning exactly that - we offer you one appointment at a time, at the time you need it. Whatever your issue, your counsellor will help you understand it fully, gain new perspectives and generate solutions to try out straight away.
Chaplains
The Religious Life and Belief Centre is home to all our spiritual, faith and belief communities on campus.
Chaplains (Faith and Belief Workers) from eight faiths and the humanist tradition are available to listen to personal issues, provide bereavement support and explore questions of personal identity and faith/belief.
Sexual Violence Liaison Officers (SVLOs)
The University of Surrey and the Students’ Union have SVLOs who are trained in taking disclosures of historic or new incidents of sexual violence and are equipped to provide you with the support you need.
The role of the SVLO is to support you and to listen empathically and without judgement. You can tell your SVLO as much or as little as you want to about what happened, and in your own time.
Residential Life team
The Residential Life team are here to help you make the most out of your time in University accommodation and are available to help you navigate any challenges that you may come across. They also have resources to make sure you are living comfortably, safely, and happily.
Peer Support
The Peer Support service offers you the opportunity to speak with another Surrey student about any aspect of student life.
If you’re in University residences, a Peer Support Ambassador will try and visit you to say hello and answer any questions you may have about student life.
Wisdom App
Through Health Assured - our Student Assistance Programme - you can get the Wisdom App for free access to a library of wellbeing plans, health trackers and other resources.
Report + Support
Abuse, bullying, harassment, hate crime and sexual misconduct are never ok. All staff, students and visitors to campus can report something anonymously or with their contact details through Report + Support.
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