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 Loughborough University. 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 Loughborough, who is also a Loughborough University alumna and previous Chair of Loughborough 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 quiet room 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 use our online booking system. 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 2025/26 Academic Year:

  • 8th October 2025
  • 22nd October 2025
  • 5th November 2025
  • 19th November 2025
  • 3rd December 2025
  • 7th January 2026
  • 21st January 2026
  • 4th February 2026
  • 18th February 2026
  • 4th March 2026
  • 15th April 2026
  • 29th April 2026
  • 13th May 2026
  • 27th May 2026
  • 10th June 2026
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Last updated: 29th July 2025