Student Counselling Support In Bristol
Supporting Your Mental Health as a Student in Bristol
Studying in Bristol can be an exciting and transformative time – but it can also be challenging. Whether you’re adjusting to university life, facing academic pressures, or navigating personal struggles, you’re not alone.
At Heart to Heart, we offer a dedicated student counselling service in Bristol that is inclusive, flexible and affordable. We’re here to support you through whatever you’re facing – big or small – with respect, warmth and zero judgement.
Why Students Seek Counselling
Being a student often means balancing coursework, deadlines, social life, finances, relationships, and sometimes part-time work – all while trying to figure out who you are and what you want from life.
It’s a lot.
Common reasons students come to us for counselling include:
- Anxiety, panic attacks or low mood
- Stress related to exams, essays or deadlines
- Homesickness or adjusting to university life
- Loneliness or social anxiety
- Relationship issues or breakups
- Struggles with identity, self-esteem or confidence
- Family problems or difficult upbringings
- Grief or bereavement
- Self-harm, eating concerns or suicidal thoughts
- Trauma or experiences of abuse
- Feeling lost, overwhelmed or stuck
Our student counselling in Bristol offers a space to be honest about how you’re really doing – without fear of being judged, diagnosed, or told what to do.
What Is Student Counselling?
Student counselling is a form of talking therapy that helps you explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential environment. It’s your space – your time – to process what’s happening and what you might need.
At Heart to Heart, we won’t give you advice or quick fixes. Instead, we’ll support you in understanding yourself more deeply, so you can make choices that feel right for you.
Counselling can help with:
- Managing stress, anxiety or depression
- Understanding difficult emotions or behaviour patterns
- Improving relationships and communication
- Processing past events or trauma
- Building confidence and resilience
- Finding a sense of meaning and direction
You don’t need a mental health diagnosis to come to therapy. If something’s affecting your wellbeing, you deserve support.
Our Approach to Student Counselling in Bristol
We understand how important it is for students to feel respected, seen and heard.
That’s why our counselling is:
- Person-centred – we focus on what matters to you
- Flexible – choose in-person or online sessions
- Inclusive – we welcome students of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities and identities
- Affordable – with options to suit your budget
- Confidential – nothing is shared outside of sessions unless there is a risk of harm
You don’t have to be at breaking point to reach out. Therapy can also be a space for growth, discovery and healing – at your own pace.
Who We Work With
We work with:
- University students at UoB, UWE and local colleges
- International students adjusting to life in the UK
- Postgraduate and mature students balancing multiple responsibilities
- Students from LGBTQ+ and marginalised backgrounds
- Students with experience of trauma, abuse or mental health challenges
- Neurodivergent students
- Anyone aged 18+ currently in education in or around Bristol
We also welcome referrals from university wellbeing teams, GPs and student support services.
What to Expect from Our Student Counselling Service
Here’s how the process works:
- Reach Out
Use our online form or email to make an enquiry. Let us know you’re a student and what kind of support you’re looking for. - Assessment
We’ll offer an initial session (online or in person) to get to know you and understand how we can help. - Start Counselling
We’ll match you with a counsellor and arrange regular sessions – weekly or fortnightly depending on your needs. - Ongoing Support
There’s no set number of sessions. Some students come for a short series, others continue longer-term.
We work with your schedule, and we understand that university life can change quickly. We aim to be as flexible and understanding as possible.
How Much Does It Cost?
We aim to keep our student counselling service accessible. Our current fees are:
- £30 per session with a student counsellor
- £40 per session with a qualified counsellor
- Further concessions may be available depending on financial need
We never want money to be a barrier to getting help. Please ask about low-cost options when you enquire.
Why Heart to Heart?
- Local and trusted counselling service in Bristol
- Qualified, registered counsellors
- A focus on care, understanding and integrity
- No long waiting lists
- LGBTQ+ inclusive and trauma-informed
- A real commitment to making therapy work for students
We understand that finding the right therapist as a student can feel overwhelming. We’re here to make the process as welcoming and down-to-earth as possible.
Ready to Talk?
If you’re a student in Bristol and struggling with stress, mental health, identity or life in general – we’re here to help.
Contact Heart to Heart today to learn more about our student counselling service in Bristol. You don’t have to go through this alone.
Reach out now – and take a step toward feeling more like yourself.
Is It Time to Talk?
If you’re feeling stuck, numb or low — and nothing seems to shift — please know you are not alone. You’re not “too broken” or “too far gone.” You’re human. And you’re allowed to ask for help.
Heart to Heart offers therapy for depression in Bristol that is affordable, ethical and deeply compassionate. We’re here for the hard days. The messy ones. The numb ones. And the hopeful ones, too.
Reach out when you’re ready. We’ll meet you there.