Counselling Service

Sometimes our time at College is affected by difficulties. These could be academic, they could be home-based, or they could relate to how we view ourselves. Family and friends often provide the support we need; however, sometimes something else is required.

MidKent College has a professional and confidential counselling service which can offer either one-to-one counselling or group sessions.

You can contact our counselling team direct on 01634 383127 in order to book an appointment. 

What is counselling?

Counselling differs from other forms of personal support in that a counsellor does not provide advice to, or offer solutions for, those who visit them. Instead, they will talk through your concerns in an understanding and supportive atmosphere. 

Why do people come for counselling?

Counsellors can help with a wide range of difficulties. Some of the common issues that students bring to counselling are:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Problems in relationships
  • Family problems
  • Troubling past experiences
  • Bereavement and losses
  • Life changes such as pregnancy and illness
  • Sexual and cultural identity
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Self-esteem and confidence
  • Eating disorders
  • Stress
  • Academic difficulties
In fact, you can talk to our College counsellors about any issue that is having a negative impact on your life.

Confidentiality


The College’s counselling service is a confidential service. Staff will not reveal personal information about their clients to anyone outside of the service (including academic staff), subject to the following exceptions:

  • Where the member of staff has the express consent to disclose the information or data
     
  • Where the member of staff would be liable to civil or criminal court proceedings if the information was not disclosed. In such circumstances consent to disclose the information will be obtained if possible
     
  • If the member of staff has been given information to indicate the client is at risk - either from their own actions or from the actions of another - or that the client is causing harm to another individual

How else can the counselling team help?


As well as working individually with students, our counselling service can offer workshops on a range of topics, such as exam anxiety, assertiveness, and anger management. They will also organise and facilitate support groups for students - for instance for students who have previously been the victims of bullying.

If you are interested in participating in a group or would like the Service to set up a group of special interest e.g. for bereavement or relationship support, please contact Student Services at your site.