Information for Staff
Student Listeners exist for students to support their peers with the many issues which they may face throughout university life. It allows students to access a non-judgemental and confidential listening service. The supporters are recruited, trained, and supervised by Student Listeners Trainers who are all qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.
We are building on academic evidence and the success of peer support programmes elsewhere in the sector, including evaluation throughout the process. Following an increase in supporting evidence of effectiveness, several universities in the UK, such as Oxford University, London School of Economics, and the University of Edinburgh, now have various forms of peer support.
Student Listeners are organised into groups according to college of study. Students can book through any college based on preference and/or availability during term time.
Students can find all relevant information about Student Listeners on our webpages. If a student would like to book an appointment with a Peer Wellbeing Supporter, please signpost them to our booking page
This service is not counselling and nor do the Student Listeners receive a mental health qualification. If students are experiencing anything more than mild mental health issues, for example if their problems are affecting their daily life or they have a diagnosed mental health issue, then they should be advised to seek support through Counselling and Psychological Services.
Contact us
Please get in touch if you are a staff member who has a query about Student Listeners. We are happy to meet with staff or deliver presentations about our service.
Email us at: studentlisteners@glasgow.ac.uk
Additional Information
Student Listeners are part of the university’s mental health strategy. It is an early intervention listening service for common problems such as stress, anxiety, isolation, loneliness, making friends, relationship problems, homesickness, academic concerns etc.
Our service reflects the strategic objectives of the wider directorate of Student and Academic services specifically by contributing to the creation of 'effective learning communities (that develop students’ sense of belonging and support networks) and by 'maintaining student wellbeing (to ensure students have the confidence and ability to focus on their studies to develop skills and experience (to ensure students are ready for the next steps in their lives and careers) '