Crisis page

Do you need help?

Please note the Counselling and Wellbeing Service is not an emergency service. You can contact us by calling reception on
Tel 0118 3784216 - 09.30 to 16.30 (Mon-Fri) 
or email: counselling@reading.ac.uk

Our administrator will take your details and will contact you as soon as there is an appointment available for an initial consultation. If you wish to speak briefly to a counsellor let our administrator know and a counsellor will email you or call you back within 48 hrs (during working days).

If you need to speak to someone urgently you can call the NHS crisis number:
                                                tel: 0300 365 0300

If you need medical attention urgently go to the Medical Practice (if you are registered with the University Medical Practice) and let the Reception know that you need to see a Doctor. Alternatively go to Accidents & Emergencies (A & E) at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

You may also find our list of online resources useful.

Leaflets with more information on specific issues

Detailed information on specific issues can be found on our Leaflets page.