Counselling Support

If you need help right now

If you’re having thoughts of suicide or feel unsafe, please reach out to someone today:

  • call or text a college counsellor: 07506 446 455
  • tell your Progression Coach or a member of the Safeguarding Team
  • talk to a family member or someone you trust

Our counselling and therapy service

This service is free, confidential and open to every student. It’s run by fully trained counsellors and CBT practitioners.

We’re here for whatever you’re going through – relationships, conflict, stress, study problems, health, money worries or anything else on your mind.

How to get support

  • speak to your Progression Coach
  • self-refer using the form at the bottom of this page
  • contact a counsellor directly: EDCCounselling@eastdurham.ac.uk
  • book through Student Services, Reception or your Progression Coach

What to expect

One of our qualified counsellors – Denise Williams, Lesley Carr or Graeme Blench – will listen without judgement and help you find a way forward, at your pace.

Apprentices and work-based students

For workplace issues, speak to your Assessor or Placement Officer. For anything else, contact a counsellor directly using the details above.

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