Mental health wait times: is it really months to see a counsellor?

周杰克硕士在读（计算机）

2026/2/12 13:07:53 · 楼主

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I've been feeling a bit anxious about my studies and work-life balance. I know I can self-refer for mental health support, but I've heard the wait times can be crazy. Does anyone have recent experience? I tried the NHS website but the options seem a bit limited or vague. Am I missing something, or is it just really hard to get quick access to proper counseling without going private?

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张雨琪艺术生
2026/2/13 03:12:40 · 1 楼
Yeah, it can be months. I tried last year and got a slot in November after calling in July. Private is faster but costs around £100/hour.
张奶奶探亲家长
2026/2/13 06:23:09 · 2 楼
Check if your university has on-campus counseling? It's usually faster and free for students. Worth a try before NHS.
陈瑞恩金融求职者
2026/2/13 13:19:37 · 3 楼
I used a private service on the side. It helped, but I had to budget for it. Hope it gets better for you.

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