University life isn’t always easy. Talking can help.
University can be one of the most exciting times of your life. It can also be a time of uncertainty, pressure and change. Whether you’re settling into a new city, managing academic demands, dealing with relationships, worrying about the future or struggling to work out what comes next, you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. We want to make counselling more accessible to students, whatever stage of university life you’re at.
At Bright Light we believe that talking things through can make a real difference. We’re offering discounted counselling for university students at universities in Edinburgh at only £30 per session, providing an opportunity to talk confidentially with a professional counsellor in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.
Our student offer:
£30 set-up fee to register for counselling.
£30 per counselling session.
Confidential counselling with a professional counsellor.
A choice of online sessions or appointments in our dedicated counselling rooms at our city-centre office on York Place.
There’s no single right time to consider counselling. You might be:
Starting university and finding it difficult to settle in, make friends or feel at home.
Managing the pressure of assignments, exams, deadlines and expectations.
Dealing with relationships, family difficulties, loneliness or changes in your social life.
Feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, without being entirely sure why.
Approaching graduation and worrying about jobs, money, relationships or what the future holds.
Already graduated and finding that life beyond university isn’t quite what you expected.
You don’t need to have all the answers, or even know exactly what’s troubling you. Counselling takes place in a confidential and supportive setting, giving you the opportunity to speak openly about what matters to you, understand your feelings and consider ways forward.
Getting started
It’s very straightforward. Once you've paid your one-off set-up fee, we’ll send you a registration form to complete and return. Then you can arrange your counselling appointments. You pay £30 per session thereafter. That's it.
A free workshop
Not sure whether counselling is for you?
You’re not alone. Many people are unsure what counselling involves, what it can help with or whether their concerns are serious enough.
That’s why we’re also offering a free workshop for university students to help you understand what counselling is, what it can offer and when it might be worth considering.
It’s an opportunity to learn more, ask questions and make a more informed decision about whether counselling could help you. You don’t have to be experiencing difficulties to benefit from understanding the support available.
The next workshop is xx November 2026. Spaces are limited so email or call us now to book a space.
