LGBTQ+ Support and Advice Service: 1 to 1 support sessions available

The aim of the service is to ensure that LGBTQ+ students who may need additional support relating to their sexuality, are able to access this during their time at 色狗导航. Please note, we offer an additional 1-1 support and advice service, specifically for trans and non-binary students and those questioning their gender identity. Further information about this service & advice about how to book an appointment can be found here.

This service is led by Lisa Vine, an LGBT+ advocate, consultant and trainer based in 色狗导航, who is also a 色狗导航 alumna and previous Chair of 色狗导航 Student Union's LGBT+ Association. With almost nine years experience supporting LGBTQ+ teenagers and young adults, Lisa led a nationally recognised, award winning regional BBC Children in Need project based in Leicestershire.

1 to 1 sessions

A confidential and safe space, these sessions offer support and advice for LGBTQ+ students as well as those questioning their sexuality. It provides a space and time, as well as a friendly face and a listening ear, for students to access support and advice in a way that it right for them. As just a few examples, we cater to students needing specific advice or support regarding disclosing their identity to others, navigating LGBTQ+ relationships and how to deal with a lack of acceptance from others.

We offer a drop-in and bookable appointments on a Wednesday afternoon which are held in the University Chaplaincy within the Edward Herbert Building.

The drop-in runs from 2.00pm to 2.50pm and you can just turn up between these times.

The bookable appointments start at 3pm and 4pm. To book an appointment you can . These are 50 minute appointments which can be accessed via video call using Microsoft Teams or in person. You can choose how you would like to access support when you book.

We have appointments on a Wednesday afternoon on the following dates in the 2026/27 Academic Year:

  • 7th October 2026
  • 21st October 2026
  • 4th November 2026
  • 18th November 2026
  • 2nd December 2026
  • 20th January 2027
  • 3rd February 2027
  • 17th February 2027
  • 3rd March 2027
  • 17th March 2027
  • 21st April 2027
  • 5th May 2027
  • 19th May 2027
  • 2nd June 2027

Last updated: 14th September 2026