NMH – Specialist MentorMental Health Difficulties
I'm a specialist mentor with BACP registration, supporting the mental health of students across London who are entitled to DSA funding.
I'm currently employed by Mind, Haringey, supporting individuals at risk of mental health crisis, and by the charity Reach Out For Mental Health to support suicide prevention. Previously, I worked as a coach with the NHS supporting lifestyle interventions.
Rate and availability
| Role | Total | In person | Remote | Single rate (hr) | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Mentor – Mental Health | £54.90 | Available | Available | £54.90 | No VAT applied |
Capita assessors, I'm currently accepting new students for mentorship and available Monday to Friday.
In-person mentoring across London
- Anglia Ruskin University London
- Birkbeck, University of London
- BPP University
- Capital City College Group
- Central School of Speech and Drama
- City St George's, University of London
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College (HRUC)
- Imperial College London
- King's College London
- London Business School
- London Metropolitan University
- London School of Economics (LSE)
- London South Bank University
- Middlesex University
- New City College
- Queen Mary University of London
- Ravensbourne University London
- Regent's University London
- Royal Academy of Music
- Royal Veterinary College
- SOAS University of London
- South Thames College Group
- University College London (UCL)
- University of East London
- University of Greenwich
- University of Law
- University of Roehampton
- University of the Arts London (UAL)
- University of West London
- University of Westminster
Students have the option to work remotely as well as in person.
Credentials
About George
I enjoy offering students the support and compassion they need to manage their mental health alongside their academic commitments. I'm wholeheartedly a people person, and I use my innate compassion to build genuine relationships through which guidance can be offered.
I qualified with a first-class degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I now practise psychotherapy using a person-centred approach, which has informed my ability to work with students non-clinically while still using the same basic tenets of honesty, empathy, and refraining from judgement.
My work as an NHS coach has given me the ability to support goal-oriented outcomes despite the natural setbacks that occur. Similarly, I help students fulfil their academic obligations, so they can ultimately complete their degree and graduate, by working with them through the persistent obstacles of life. I appreciate that in poor mental health, studying towards exams is the last thing anyone might care about, but by taking things slow, one thing at a time, I can offer the support and guidance needed to stay on track.
How we'll work together
More than anything, I want to support students and make sure they are living well. Sometimes this is going to mean purely focusing on their mental health, making sure they're safe, and that they know what resources are available to them. Other times it'll be purely around overcoming exam and assignment obstacles, making sure they are able to fulfil their commitments despite any ongoing difficulties. Often it's simply a listening ear, helping students slow things down, create practical plans, and avert any negative outcomes.
We can work together online or in person, to a schedule that suits us both. Sometimes that can mean hours spent together working towards a big assignment, or simply remote check-ins, just to calm any anxieties.
The sessions are entirely student-led, meaning we can work on or talk about anything they wish. However, as a specialist mentor, I'll maintain oversight of a student's wellbeing and academic needs, to make sure they get the best support possible at all times.
Study skills
- Promoting study-life balance
- Organisation, time management and planning
- Navigating university systems and resources
- Managing stress and academic pressure
- Overcoming obstacles to exams and assignments
Mental health support
- A trusting relationship to talk things through
- Developing independence and self-advocacy
- Support with anxiety, stress and regulation
- Building confidence and self-esteem
- Understanding triggers