Explore Wellbeing
I want to learn more about mental health and wellbeing and how I can maintain a good mood
Custom SearchWhen we feel well, everything is easier and we can cope better with the niggles and challenges that life throws at us every now and again. Understanding and looking after your wellbeing is an investment in yourself – and one that will reap benefits for the rest of your life.
You can explore the options available to understand various aspects of mental and emotional wellbeing and what they look like for you.
Connecting with others is key for looking after your wellbeing. We know that it is not always easy for students to establish new friendships and feel comfortable around others. If that is you, you are not alone. But, be encouraged – there are lots of opportunities for you to get to know other students and University staff through clubs, societies, peer support groups and sports activities.
Spirituality and cultural communities are an important aspect of our wellbeing and a source of encouragement and friendship. Whether you belong to a particular religious group or are exploring aspects of spirituality, or simply want to connect with others with a shared sense of ‘home’, finding your community is important.
Open Door
Charity offering free counselling and psychotherapy to young people aged up to 24 living in Haringey. Currently only accepting new referrals for people aged under 23 due to high demand.
External
Tel: 020 8348 5947
CPPD Counselling School
Low-cost counselling services for people with low or no incomes.
External, Online
Tel: 020 8341 4843
Mind in Haringey
Low-cost counselling services, starting at minimum £10 per session, available to Haringey residents and neighbouring boroughs.
External, Online
Tel: 0208 340 2474
Enfield Counselling
Counselling and therapy services in Enfield with lower cost options.
External, Online
Tel: 020 8367 2333
Mind in Enfield
IAPT counselling and 1-to-1 counselling for approximately 8 weeks for individuals registered with a GP in Enfield.
External, Online
Tel: 0208 906 7508
The Minster Centre
Affordable counselling and therapy services in Brent.
External
Tel: 020 7644 6240
The Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling
Fee based counselling and therapy services in Barnet.
External
Tel: 020 8371 0180
Inner City Centre
Psychotherapy services with a sliding scale of fees.
External, Online
Tel: 020 7247 1589
The Guild of Psychotherapists
face-to-face (in Southwark) or online psychotherapy sessions for Adults (18+) on a low income with fees starting from £5 per session.
External, Online
Tel: 020 7401 3260
The Free Psychotherapy Network
Directory of therapists offering free sessions
External, Online
The Caravan Drop-In and Counselling Service
Long-Term Counselling and Therapy opportunities in London.
External
Tel: 0207 183 1802
Remploy
Free government-funded mental health services for permanent or temporary employees.
External, Online
Tel: 0300 456 8114
The Mix (for 25 yrs old and under)
Charity offering support to young people, aged 25 and under, with any challenges they may be facing.
External, Online
Helpline: 0808 808 4994
Student Space
Trusted information, services and tools to help you with the challenges of student life.
External, Online
Best for You
Information about mental health, digital tools for anyone in the UK and personalised mental health service for young people living within North West London.
External, Online
Side by Side
Online community where you can listen, share and be heard through peer support.
External, Online
MDX Student Union Advice Service
free, confidential, and independent academic and non-academic advice to students.
MDX, Online
Tel: 020 8411 6450
International Tel: 0044208 411 6060
Volunteering Barnet / Groundwork London
volunteering roles and connections with organisations
External, Online
Florence.Holmes@groundwork.org.uk
Tel: +447593361161
MDXSU Advice
Confidential and independent academic and general wellbeing advice and support
Internal, MDX
The Sanctuary (Mind in Barnet)
crisis intervention and prevention services for adults
External, Online
Body and Soul Charity
Mental health and wellbeing information and support through online sessions, videos, animations and podcasts
External, Online
Barnet Public Health
Health and wellbeing services and information
External, Online
Sabel Chemist
General wellbeing, sexual health and drug misuse support
External, Online
Tel: 442089956277
Hollie Guard App
Safeguarding App, can call specific contacts in case of emergency
App, External
Revenge Porn Helpline
Support and advice for adults experiencing intimate image abuse, revenge porn, Education and Information on Online Security
External, Online
help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Tel: 03456000459
National Bullying Helpline
Support, Advice and Information for victims of bullying (At work, at school, on internet)
External, Online
Tel: 0300 323 0169
Tel: 0845 22 55 787
Suzy Lamplugh Trust – National Stalking Helpline
Support, Advice, Tools and Information for individuals affected by stalking
External, Online
Suzy Lamplugh Trust – National Stalking Helpline
Tel: 0808 802 0300
STOPSo
Support and specialist treatment for perpetrators of sexual offending
External, Online
Forced Marriage Support Line
Support and Signposting, Forced Marriage and Domestic abuse, Drug and Alcohol addiction
External, Online
Tel: 01708765200
CouRAGEus Project – Women and Girls Network (14-24y)
Advocacy, Counselling and Support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, Crisis Centre
External, Online
CouRAGEus Project – Women and Girls Network (14-24y)
Tel: 08088010660
Ashiana Network
Counselling, Safe-housing and Financial Support in Sexual Abuse, Forced marriage, Honour based Violence
External, Online
Tel: 02085390427
Southall Black Sisters
Support Domestic or Sexual Abuse for African-Caribbean and Asian heritage women and girls
External, Online
Tel: 0208 571 9595
Sistah Space
Support Domestic or Sexual Abuse for Africa heritage women and girls
External, Online
Tel: 02078468350
Refuge: National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Support Domestic or Sexual Abuse
External, Online
Refuge: National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Tel: 08082000247
Barnet Homes Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop
Support Domestic or Sexual Abuse
External, Online
Barnet Homes Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop
Tel: 0808 2000 247
The Maya Centre (Women low income Only)
Self-referral to counselling sessions (Domestic Violence, Childhood Abuse, War and Conflict and other harmful practices), education on mental health, group therapy and support for women’s wellbeing
External, Online
The Maya Centre (Women low income Only)
Tel: 0207 272 0995
Nafsiyat: Intercultural Therapy Centre
Self-referral to Intercultural Therapy in 20 different languages and Training sessions
External, Online
Nafsiyat: Intercultural Therapy Centre
Tel: 02072636947
Able Futures
Support offered by specialists to help individuals cope with work related issues
External, Online
Tel: 0800 321 3137
New Citizens Gateway
Support, helpline and counselling available for refugees and asylum seekers, mentoring and English classes are also available
External, Online
Tel: 020 8905 9002
Drive Forward
Support and online community for students who are leaving care homes, (16-26y), employability advice and education support
External, Online
Tel: 0207 620 3000
Tel: 07393 045 743
Tamil Mental Health Counselling
Emotional support and expert advice, counselling and therapy for individuals from the Tamil community
External, Online
Tamil Mental Health Counselling
Tel: 020 8577 6059
Community Barnet
Provides access to a wide range of mental health services in Barnet and offers themed workshops and low intensity CBT (18-25 year olds)
External, Online
Tel: 020 8364 8400
Simply Connect
An online resource tool with links to all organisations offering support in Barnet, Enfield and Harringey
External, Online
Stand Alone
Support and online community for students who are estranged from their families
External, Online
Kooth
Online mental wellbeing platform, Young people and under 25, Short-term online counselling
External, Online
Thrive
We use gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health, or who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable.
External, Online
Tel: 020 7720 2212
Thrive LDN
A multi-system partnership and connection across London to ensure all Londoners have an opportunity for better mental health and wellbeing
External, Online
Exercise Classes
Fitness classes and activities available at MDX and in the surrounding area.
MDX
MDX Student Union
Connect with other students based on interests, hobbies, cultures and identities
MDX
Tel: 020 8411 6450
The Calzy Foundation
Create changes to policy, train in mental health first response and shape the conversation around mental health
External
Sikh your Mind
Support and online community for Sikh individuals
External, Online
Tel: 0333 210 1021
Muslim Youth Helpline
Support and online community for Muslim individuals
External, Online
Tel: 08088082008
Autism Service – Barnet Mencap
Online support and resources for adults with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of autism, self-refferal for diagnosis available for those with GP and address in Barnet
External, Online
Autism Service – Barnet Mencap
projectsupport@barnetmencap.org.uk
Tel: 02083493842
AADD-UK
Online support and signposting to professional services for adults with ADHD
External, Online
Hearing Voices Network
Online Support, Information and Advice for people hearing voices or having visions
External, Online
What’s Your Grief?
Online Support and community for people dealing with the loss of a loved one
External, Online
Jami
Support and online community, expert advice and signposting for Jewish individuals
External, Online
Tel: 02084582223
Barnet Multi-Faith Forum
Connect with diverse faith groups and get involved in social action initiatives
External, Online
Andy’s Man Club
Self-referral to men’s mental health groups, online resources and community available
External, Online
Sing Out Strong
Online community and choir practice, focused on wellbeing
External, Online
The Sofa Singers
Weekly singing events to improve wellbeing and MH
External, Online
Meridian Wellbeing
Online community, resources, activities and events to support people managing their wellbeing
External, Online
Tel: 020 7613 1008
Meetup
Online community, making easier making friends with the same interests
External, Online
Mindset App
Mental Fitness, Yoga, Mood tracking, Wellbeing assessment
App, External
Best For You App
Finding online resources that are NHS approved
App, External
Student Space
Dedicated support services, information and advice for students
External, Online
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Guidance, advice and policies that support your wellbeing at University
Internal, MDX, Online
The Zensory App
An immersive focus platform to support optimal performance and relaxation through short sensory experiences
App, External
Counselling and Mental Health
Workshops one-off consultation
Internal, MDX
Barnet Wellbeing Service
Self-referral to expert advice, wellbeing resources and community activities to improve mental health and counselling and webinars for young people 16-25
External, Online
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Your activity on Wellbeing Connect is confidential. We won’t be tracking you.
If you decide to contact University services, your communication with us remains confidential. This means
we do not share verbal or written information about you to others, including family, friends, lecturers, faculty, other offices of Middlesex University or external providers without your prior consent, and details of your contact with the service are not recorded on your academic records.
If you decide to contact external services, they will only contact us at your request. Engagement with support is personal and confidential.
*There are rare instances when we would have to break confidentiality, such as if you or others may be at risk of serious imminent harm.