Groups and workshops
There are a number of groups run by the Advice and Counselling Service, sometimes in liaison with external services. Take a look below to see what groups are currently available.
If you are interested in longer-term group therapy, then you can find out more on our Group Therapy page.
Peer Support Group for those affected by sexual assault, violation or violence.
This group offers a peer-support space for individuals who have experienced sexual assault, violation or violence at any time in their lives. It provides a space to discuss topics and impacts around sexual assault and violence while also exploring coping strategies that people have found useful in the past. Participants will also receive a selection of resources that they can use in their own time.
The group will be facilitated by one of our Sexual Assault and Harrassment Advisers and a Student Wellbeing Adviser. The group is available to those of any or no gender.
Group dates:
This page will be updated once new dates are confirmed.
How to join:
We'll add the registration link once the dates are confirmed.
PhD Support Group
The PhD Support Group is run by the Advice and Counselling Service. It aims to provide a safe, confidential space in which PhD students support each other with personal, emotional and relationship issues that are holding them back. Find out more information on the PhD Support Group page.
Procrastination Bootcamp
If procrastination is an issue, you may like to register for this 6-week bootcamp taking place in person on Mile End campus and run by one of our Student Wellbeing Advisers.
Course dates:
Dates will be announced in October
How to join:
Scan the QR code on the poster or use this link: https://forms.office.com/e/Vge48bCKHA
Self Compassion Group
Group focusing on understanding and developing compassion for our selves. The group will take place in person and will involve myth busting, group discussions, in-session exercises and between-session exercises.
Group dates:
Dates for 2026 will be added as soon as they're confirmed so do check back if you're interested in attending this group.
How to join:
Students need to be referred by a member of the Advice and Counselling team. For further information, you can download the flyer: Self Compassion Group Flyer [PDF 1,216KB] If you are interested in attending the group, you should contact welfare@qmul.ac.uk.
Therapeutic Gym Group for Black Women
Group for Black women to take part in an assisted workout with a trainer at Q-motion on the Mile End campus, followed by a reflective session.
Workouts will be 40 minutes and will include Boxfit, HIIT cardio, HIIT strength and Hatha Yoga. Afterwards, we will come together in a private, safe and confidential space and spend 60 minutes talking about the session and what came up for us, alongside themed topics.
Group dates:
Mondays 1.30 - 3.30pm, from 20th October - 24th November 2025.
How to join:
Students who identify as Black and female will be contacted directly by email with an invitation to apply for the group. Students can also be referred by a member of the Advice and Counselling team.
Mindfulness courses
QMUL offers a rich diet of mindfulness activities to students who want to thrive, rather than just survive, at university. The sessions are led by mindfulness teacher Bob Chase. Some take place online, and others in person a St Benet’s Chaplaincy on Mile End Campus. There is also a Mindful Study app with guided meditations and tools to manage procrastination and pre-exam stress.
Course dates:
Mindful Meetup Sessions run weekly on Wednesdays at from 5-6.30pm, from 29th October to 3rd December 2025. Sessions take place in the Chaplaincy.
Mindful Study Support is a series of three open support sessions for students looking to improve their academic performance using mindfulness.
- Thursday 30th October at 2pm
- Wednesday 12th November at 12:30pm
- Wednesday 26th November at 12:30pm
How to join:
Visit the Mindfulness page on the Chaplaincy website to register and find out more.
