Counselling

Who we are

The Counselling Team

Portsmouth has a comprehensive counselling service run by a team of qualified and experienced counsellors.

Head of Counselling:

  • Nicola Barden

Counsellors:

  • Amanda Baker
  • Ken Charisse
  • Kate Dunn
  • Linda Ellis
  • Zoe Kelly
  • Denise Meyer
  • Nicky Mitchell

Mental Health Adviser:

Pamela Ringland is the University Mental Health Adviser. She is an experienced mental health professional.

During term time there are additional counsellors who come in for a few hours each week and you may see one of these.

We also offer placements to carefully selected counsellors in training. Usually both male and female counsellors are available and you can let us know if you have a preference to see one or the other.