30 Sep 2025

Randstad: How can we take the pressure off your mental health services?

A continuing surge in demand for student mental health services doesn't have to strain your team or increase waiting lists.

Our university partners tell us they are continuing to see unprecedented numbers of students accessing mental health services, especially as new and returning students transition into the 2025/26 academic year. 

Our services - including full end-to-end counselling provision - are designed to complement your existing services, ensuring students can access the support they need, when they need it most.

How we can help:

  • Reduce waiting lists: Last year, we supported over 2,000 students, and 90% of them received their first appointment within just one week.
  • Demonstrable impact: Feedback from the 20+universities we supplied counselling support to in 2024/25 was fantastic, with immediate positive impacts realised within their service. 
  • Access to a national network: We have a nationwide network of over 1,000 mental health professionals, including fully accredited BACP counsellors. 
  • Enhance staff and student wellbeing: Our flexible support can reduce your team's workload, whilst ensuring students receive timely, high-quality support. 
  • Targeted & flexible support: We can provide targeted support to meet peak demands, whether for emergency coverage, short-term needs like sickness and maternity leave, or long-term service provision. 
  • Improve engagement & retention: Our data indicates that a significant percentage of students consider leaving their course due to mental health concerns - a challenge we can help you overcome.
  • Data-driven insights: We provide robust reporting and data analysis to help you understand emerging trends and proactively address them.

Want to know more?

Get in touch with [email protected] for a confidential discussion about how we can help you enhance your existing services, and ensure your students have timely access to the highest quality counselling and mental health support. 

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