Wellbeing workshops and peer support

The workshops draw on the principles from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), to address common student challenges such as low mood, worry, perfectionism and assertiveness. These workshops have been pre-recorded and are co-delivered by NHS University Clinic staff and UCL students. 

You’re invited to watch the pre-recorded workshops at your own pace and then sign up to a 90-minute follow-up group session. The next one is taking place on Wednesday 21st July at 2pm, covering the topic of perfectionism – you can book your place here. These group sessions are facilitated by NHS University Clinic staff and supported by trained Peer Link Workers, who are also UCL students. Following the group session, you have the option of additional one-to-one support from a Peer Link Worker.  

Peer Link Support provides a space for students to talk about what’s going for them – from course worries to relationship issues. We know that sometimes it can be difficult opening up to professionals and, talking to other students about problems can feel more comfortable. We also know that there are a lot of services and support available and it can be hard making sense of what’s out there.  

Peer Link Workers are UCL students who have been trained in peer support and who have an understanding of some of the support available through the university and wider community. Although they are not able to give advice, they can signpost to support that might be helpful. 

Through a one-to-one video call via Microsoft Teams, Peer Link Workers can provide a safe space to talk through issues, offer another perspective and explore possible options for further support. These contacts are confidential within the Peer Link Project unless a Peer Link Worker is concerned about a student’s safety or the safety of others, in which case they will need to speak to their manager. You can book a one-to-one session here. 

For more information, please visit the Students’ Union UCL website. If you have any questions or require further information, please email su.peerlink@ucl.ac.uk.