LicensedProfessional Counselling
Work with qualified counsellors and psychologists on therapy, anxiety and everything in between. 50-minute sessions, online or in person, with subsidised and university-sponsored options.
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A safe space to talk, be heard and get support
Willow started with university and college students, and is now here for everyone: professionals facing burnout, anyone who just needs someone to talk to, and people looking to connect. We keep your story private and let you decide how much to share.
Feeling overwhelmed right now?
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Confidential by design
Your notes stay private to you and your counsellor.
- Confidential by design
- Licensed, supervised counsellors
- Free trained peer support
- Online or in person
- Financial help available
How are you, really?
Take the private 2-minute wellbeing check and get support options matched to how you’re doing.
What we help with
Whatever you're carrying, there's someone for it
Choose what feels closest. We'll show you the counsellors who can help.
Two ways to start
Support that meets you where you are
Pick the path that feels right today. You can always move between them as you go.
Not a student?
Willow is for you too
Life doesn't get lighter after graduation. Our counsellors and community are open to everyone.
Plans & packages
Daily support on a monthly plan, or full-time counselling for your workplace or school.
How it works
Three gentle steps
No referral, no waiting-room queue. Just a few minutes to find a time that works for you.
- 1
Choose your path
A licensed counsellor, a trained peer, or a short guide to read first. There is no wrong place to start.
- 2
Pick a time that suits you
Book online in a couple of minutes, for an online or in-person session around your lectures.
- 3
Talk, privately
Share as much or as little as you like. Reschedule or cancel free of charge up to 12 hours before.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
Every conversation starts with a single message. Yours can start today, privately and at your own pace.
Self-help guides
Read something first, if you like
Short, honest guides. No pressure, no sign-up.
Stress & academic pressure
Small ways to steady your breath between deadlines and exams.
Read the guide
Anxiety & emotional wellbeing
Understanding the waves, and what actually helps them pass.
Read the guide
Relationships & friendships
Setting boundaries that leave you feeling respected, not guilty.
Read the guide
Bereavement & hard times
There is no timetable for what you are feeling right now.
Read the guide
Burnout & rest
Recognising the signs early and giving yourself permission to pause.
Read the guide
Self-care that fits real life
Tiny, doable habits you can keep even on your busiest week.
Read the guideStudent voices
In their own words
Shared with permission, and always anonymous.
“I almost never opened the site. Booking took two minutes and I felt held.”
“My peer counsellor didn't judge a single thing. I finally had someone to talk to at night.”
“Knowing nothing I shared would be seen by anyone else is what let me start.”
Life, one conversation at a time
Privacy & confidentiality
What you share stays between us
Your details, notes and conversations are encrypted and visible only to you and the counsellor you choose. We never display your name, history or appointments publicly. We only break confidentiality in rare cases of immediate safety, or where the law requires it — and we will talk it through with you wherever possible.
Read the full privacy promiseEncrypted end to end
Notes are protected and never shared.
You stay in charge
Use a display name and share only what feels safe.
Consent before every call
Online sessions start only once you've agreed.
Taking the first step is the hardest part
Choose a time that suits you. You can reschedule or cancel free of charge up to 12 hours before.