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Confidentiality

Student Wellbeing Advisers within the Faculty of Engineering provide a space for you to discuss anything that’s on your mind in confidence. Occasionally, we may need to share information with other key staff to support you, but we will try check this with you first. For example, we may need to discuss your mitigation with the Senior Tutor. However, if there is a need to act without a student’s prior consent because there is an immediate risk of harm to the student themselves or others, we may have to extend confidentiality and include key individuals, usually the Senior Tutor or Faculty Senior Tutor/Safeguarding Officer or GP. By agreeing to the first meeting, you consent to these terms.

What is wellbeing advice?

Each engineering department has a Student Wellbeing Adviser who is a friendly and approachable first point of contact for any wellbeing concerns. They provide non-clinical advice and guidance, helping you explore what support might be most helpful and connecting you with the right person or service for longer-term or specialist support. See below on how to contact your departments student wellbeing advisor directly.

How we can help

Student Wellbeing Advisers offer confidential one-to-one support, giving you space to talk about what’s going on and what might help. Together, you and your adviser will create a personalised plan with practical strategies—such as managing stress, building healthy routines, or accessing specialist support—to help you feel more confident and supported in your studies and daily life.

Meet the team

Student Wellbeing Advisers are organised by department, led by Student Wellbeing Lead Jemma Overmire. Find yours:

*Naomi Jackson-Macfarlane is available to provide confidential support for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority students across the Faculty of Engineering. Regardless of your reason, if you would feel more comfortable talking about race or your specific experience to a member of staff who is also an Ethnic minority, please get in touch.

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  • Jemma Overmire

    Personal details

    Jemma Overmire Student Wellbeing Lead

    Location

    Faculty Building
    South Kensington Campus

    Summary

    Jemma supports and coordinates the student wellbeing advice service within the Faculty of Engineering providing high-quality advice, guidance, and care to students.