Health Care and Counselling
At Richmond, we do everything we can to encourage student health and wellbeing. Student Affairs provides an extensive range of services to ensure you’re fully supported during your studies. Support is available online and in-person to our whole university community, wherever you are based.
Prioritising your mental and physical health is key to thriving and making the most of university and its many opportunities.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
At the time of writing, the UK has no legal requirements in connection with Covid-19. Up to date information will be available on the UK Government website.
We continue to encourage all employees and students not to come to university if you feel unwell, and to feel comfortable wearing masks in crowded spaces or around campus.
Doctors & GP Surgeries
General practitioners (GPs) are your family doctor and are the main point of contact for general healthcare for NHS patients. All UK residents are entitled to the services of an NHS GP. They treat all common medical conditions and refer patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatment.
West Hampstead (MW 1RZ)
West Hampstead Medical Centre
9 Solent Road, London, Greater London, NW6 1TP
020 7431 1588
Mon – Fri
Cholmley Gardens Surgery
1 Cholmley Gardens, Mill Lane, London, Greater London, NW6 1AE
020 7794 6256
Mon – Fri
Brondesbury Medical Centre
279 Kilburn High Road, London, Greater London, NW6 7JQ
020 7624 9853
Mon – Fri
Chiswick Campus (W4 5AN)
Wellesley Road Practice
7 Wellesley Road, Chiswick, London, Greater London, W4 4BJ
020 8630 1666
Mon – Fri
Chiswick Family Practice
Unit A, Kelton House, Corbet Gardens, London, Greater London, W3 8TF
020 8995 8948
Mon – Fri
The Bedford Park Surgery
55 South Parade, Chiswick, London, Greater London, W4 5LH
020 8994 3333
Mon – Sat
RIASA Leeds (LS6 3QS)
Laurel Bank Surgery
216B Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3DS
0113 295 3900
Mon – Fri
Kirkstall Lane Medical Centre
216 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3DS
0113 295 3666
Mon – Fri
Holly Bank Surgery
Headingley Medical Centre, 1 Shire Oak Street, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2AF
0113 295 3540
Mon – Sat
Counselling Services
Richmond offers confidential counselling services to all students.
Counselling sessions can be booked directly through our Counsellors. Contact information is available in the list of staff bios below.
Currently, our Counselling staff are working at the Richmond campus on a rota basis Tuesdays to Thursdays, see below for the staff schedule. This is subject to change due to availability.
- Tuesday: Susanna (10am – 5pm)
- Wednesday: Daniela (10am – 2pm)
- Thursday: Dean (11am-6pm)
Please note: cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will count as one of your six sessions.
Counselling sessions can be booked directly through our Counsellors, or through Monica De Freitas Monica (Student Health & Wellbeing Officer).
Dean Addams (MA, MBACP) – Chiswick Park Campus counsellor
As a MBACP accredited Gestalt Practitioner with over 20 years of experience, I have developed a comprehensive and holistic approach. I have worked in different Universities for more than 8 years so I am experienced in the kind of issues students often encounter. I am also of mixed heritage (English/Indian and Dutch) having grown up in Germany (Father in Military) and come to England on my own when I was 17 years old to pursue my studies. So, many of the issues facing international students are familiar to me, both personally and through my life experience. Issues such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, suicidal ideation, not fitting in and generally struggling with the pressure of Uni life are all things I can help with.
I also specialise in working with people who are abuse survivors (sexual, emotional, physical, psychological) and people with issues around sexuality and gender. Chances are even if it is something not on these lists, I will be able to offer some support as I work differently with each unique individual.
In every case, I completely respect and honour a your values and beliefs and will aim to help you improve your ability to emotionally self-support and strengthen your interpersonal contact skills. If you think I can help you, please contact me on the email below.
Please visit my website www.deanaddams.co.uk
Contact Information:
Email: deanaddams@mac.com
Daniela Lourenco (UKCP/BACP) – Chiswick Park Campus counsellor
Daniela Lourenco is a fully qualified and registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with many years of experience working therapeutically with children, young people, adults and couples.
For the past eight years Daniela has worked as a School Counsellor and for Employment Assistant Programmes (EAP).
In Private Practice Daniela works with adults, couples, young people and children.
Previously, Daniela worked at The Latin American Women’s Rights Service, offering Psychotherapy to women suffering from Gender Violence, abuse and discrimination.
She has also worked in Therapeutic Communities and in a Crisis Centre as part of her Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy training. This experience has given her strong roots to work with people suffering from significant emotional distress.
Daniela has over eight years of experience working with young adults with learning disabilities in London in various roles, which included working as a Service Manager for Registered Care homes and Supported Housing Services.
In Brazil she ran therapeutic groups with the wider community and with HIV+ patients. Daniela offers counselling in both English and Portuguese.
For more information about me, please visit my website at www.dlourencopsychotherapy.com
Contact Information:
Email: dlourencopsychotherapy@yahoo.com
Susanna Greene (MBACP) - Chiswick Park Campus counsellor
Hi, my name is Susanna Greene. I am one of the a counsellors at Richmond offering a confidential space in which to explore feelings and thoughts safely and without judgement. Sometimes in our lives we may need the support of someone who is outside our circle of family and friends to help us to see things more clearly and bring peace to inner conflict and turmoil.
I use the integrative counselling model, which means that I can draw on different approaches depending on someone’s individual needs.
Please visit my website at www.susannagreene.co.uk
Contact Information:
Emaill: susannagreene99@gmail.com
Lee Wallace (MBACP) - Chiswick & Leeds Campus Counsellor
Hi I’m Lee Wallace, I am a client-centred psychotherapist which means your experiences, feelings and thoughts are at the centre of our work together. I hope to provide a safe and accepting space where you will feel listened to and supported. I try to provide a relaxed atmosphere where I hope it is not too difficult to talk.
I have worked as a counsellor and Psychotherapist for 15 years both in the voluntary sector (East Leeds Counselling Service, Burley Lodge Counselling Service and Leeds Mind) and in the private sector, we began New Futures Counselling, Psychotherapy and Coaching in 2009. I have worked as a Psychotherapist with young people in various setting across Leeds including three High Schools.
Over the years, I have worked with a wide-range of people and I have a lot of experience in helping people with issues such as bereavement, anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, trauma, burnout, sexual abuse, panic, anger, and issues in relationships as a few examples.
I tend to find that that we have great capacities to change, develop and heal and a quality of understanding and relationship can help this happen.
For more information please visit our website www.newfuturescounselling.com
Lee offers counselling in-person for RIASA students, and online for London-based students.
Beverley Moslin (MBACP, BA Hons, Dip HE) - Leeds Campus Counsellor
Hello my name is Beverley Moslin and I am a counsellor. I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP, BA Hons, Dip HE).
Counselling offers an opportunity to explore what matters at the heart of your life with an experienced professional in a quiet, confidential setting. I am trained in a number of approaches but first and foremost I begin with a person centred approach. This means I will listen to you and together we can build a way of working that suits you best.
I worked as a counsellor at Leeds Beckett University Student Counselling Service before setting up my own practice so I have lots of experience working with students and the particular difficulties of student life.
I have been working as a counsellor since 2008 and before this had various jobs in mental health, education and social care. Previously I have managed a community outreach service, run therapeutic art and play workshops for children experiencing learning difficulties along the autistic and Aspergers spectrum, and managed a complementary therapy centre.
Some areas I work with:
• Anxiety and panic
• Bereavement and loss
• Coping with life events and transitions
• Cross-cultural issues
• Depression
• Family and relationships
• Health issues
• Low self esteem
• Problems in the workplace or difficulties with work or study
• Sexuality, gender issues, sexual relationships
• Spirituality
• Suicidal feelings
• Traumatic childhood experiences
• Well-being and personal growth
Contact Information:
Email: beverleymoslin@hotmail.com
NHS talking therapies
Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression.
You can access talking therapies for free on the NHS.
You can refer yourself directly to an NHS talking therapies service without a referral from a GP, or a GP can refer you.
NHS talking therapies services are also known as Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services.
Emergency Health Support
An Accident & Emergency department (also known as emergency department or casualty) deals with genuine life-threatening emergencies.
West Hampstead (NW6 1RZ)
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG
020 7794 0500
Chiswick Campus (W4 5AN)
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
020 3311 1234
RIASA Leeds (LS6 3QS)
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS1 3EX
0113 243 2799
Urgent Health Support
Go to an urgent treatment centre if you need urgent medical attention, but it is not life-threatening situation.
West Hampstead (NW6 1RZ)
University College Hospital
235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU
020 3456 789
Open 24hrs, daily
Chiswick Campus (W4 5AN)
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
020 3311 1234
Open 24hrs, daily
RIASA Leeds (LS6 3QS)
Wharfedale Hospital
Newall Carr Road, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2LY
01943 465522
Open 8am – 11pm, daily
Health Queries
NHS 111
NHS 111 provides help if you’re not sure what to do with your symptoms. They can give general health information and advice; can help you get an emergency supply of your prescribed medicine or advise on repeat prescriptions.
Go on to NHS 111 Online or call 111.
NHS Online
You can find information and advice on health conditions, symptoms, healthy living and medicines here.
Dentistry
NHS Dentists
You can find an NHS dentist here.
If after contacting several dental surgeries you still cannot find a dentist accepting NHS patients, call NHS England’s Customer Contact Centre on 0300 311 2233.
Dental emergency and out-of-hours care
If you think you need urgent care, contact your usual dentist as some surgeries offer emergency dental slots and will provide care if clinically necessary.
You can also contact NHS 111, who can put you in touch with an urgent dental service.
AXA PPP Dentist Finder Tool
The Dentist Finder Tool allows people to enter their postcode and find all dentists that are nearby. While you do have a list link through to the NHS website, the tool on the AXA website is supported by a host of other information on dental insurance which could be valuable to overseas students who are not eligible for NHS reductions.
Oasis - The Dental People
Oasis would like to offer Richmond students a competitively priced private dental service with a basic appointment starting at £24.95. Please call Oasis for further details and make sure to quote that you are a Richmond University student.
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8546 5963]
Address: 60 Eden St, Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey, KT1 1EE
Sexual Health Clinics
The NHS can support with the following:
- Sexual health clinics
- Contraception and pregnancy services
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) services
You can find more information here.
Wolverton Clinic for Sexual Health
Wolverton Clinic for Sexual Health offers a wide range of sexual health services. All consultations and treatments are free and the service is confidential.
- Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
- Assessment and management of other genital symptoms/problems
- Sexual health service, information and counselling
- HIV testing and advice
- Complete HIV medical inpatient and outpatient care
- Hepatitis screening and vaccination
- Young persons clinic
- Gay/bi-sexual men’s clinic
- Emergency contraception and pregnancy testing
- Infection testing and support following rape/sexual assault
- Management of psychosexual problems
- Free condoms and lubricant
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8974 9331
Address: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7QB
Chelsea and Westminster Sexual Health and HIV Directorate
The Chelsea and Westminster Sexual Health and HIV Directorate provides Sexual health and HIV services across three London sites.
Our sexual health clinics offer testing for sexually transmitted infections (including HIV tests), contraceptives including the morning after pill (emergency contraception), condoms, pregnancy testing, Hepatitis A and B vaccinations, safer sex education and support/counselling.
Our three main sexual health clinics are based at John Hunter clinic (located in St Stephens Centre next to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital), West London Centre for Sexual health (located in Charing Cross Hospital) and 56 Dean St in Soho. We also provide outreach sexual health clinics which are services based in the community for e.g. in NHS walk-in centres and also run clinics for specific groups of patients for e.g. men who have sex with men, which are called specialist sexual health clinics.
Our services for HIV infected persons include a dedicated inpatient ward, two day-care units, three outpatient clinics Kobler Clinic (based in St Stephens Centre next to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital), West London Centre for Sexual health and 56 Dean St and emergency clinics for HIV related problems
We can provide HIV or sexual health care to any patients wishing to attend our service. Patients do not need their GP to refer them for care, nor do they need to live locally. All of our services are completely confidential and your privacy will be respected at all times.
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8846 6699
Address: John Hunter Clinic, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 9NH
The Merrion Centre for Sexual Health
The Merrion Centre for Sexual Health is an open access sexual health clinic run by the NHS. There are drop in sessions and meetings by appointment. You can find their full range of services below:
- Emergency Contraception
- Pregnancy Testing
- Chlamydia Testing
- Support and Advice
- STI Testing
- Contraception
- HIV Testing
- PePSE (HIV treatment)
- Condoms (over 25s)
- Drop-in Clinic
- C-Card Registration (free condoms for under 25s)
- C-Card Pick Up (free condoms for under 25s)
Telephone: +44 (0) 113 392 0333
Address: Merrion Centre – 1st Floor, 50 Merrion Way, Leeds, LS2 8NG
