UMO – Mental Health Services
Mental Health, Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Support for Universities, Employers and Individuals
UMO Champions the Right For Everyone to Work and Study to the Best of Their Abilities and to Achieve Their Goals
UMO provides specialist mental health, neurodiversity and wellbeing support through mentoring, coaching, counselling, training and digital solutions for universities, employers and individuals across the UK.
Trusted by Universities, Employers and Organisations Across the UK
Over 100 leading organisations already trust UMO
"Having someone who understands both the university side and the mental health side has helped so much. This support doesn’t exist anywhere else in the university structure for me. Without my mentor’s advice and encouragement, I would have dropped out. It has been so helpful to know I have someone on my side"
BA Student
"I don't think I would be able to continue with my course without the help of my mentor. The opportunity to discuss and reflect on the problems that my disability causes in relation to my studies has been invaluable... I think the mentoring is also going to be very important in enabling me to confidently manage a return to employment following my course"
BSc Student
"Mentoring has helped [me] to focus on my studies, and also to value myself and my own interests; before I was living for others; not standing up for myself and people taking advantage of me.... I am beginning to appreciate my own views on things"
MA Student
"I don't think I would be able to continue with my course without the help of my mentor. The opportunity to discuss and reflect on the problems that my disability causes in relation to my studies has been invaluable... I think the mentoring is also going to be very important in enabling me to confidently manage a return to employment following my course"
BA Student
"Mentoring has been a core part of my time at university, which gave me the organisation skills to make the work so much more efficient, and the hope I needed when the most stressed out and depressed"
BA Student
"It was a great experience. I learnt a lot about short falls that need to be addressed if I truly want to become a leader in the organisation, and these shortfalls will also impact external relationships."
Employee
"My coach was great in helping me see my role at the company from a different perspective. She challenged me where needed and helped me to really analyse what I value from work and life in general. Her support has helped me to connect with my purpose and be at peace with where I am in my career and life. Thoroughly recommend!"
Employee
"I feel I know my goals, purpose and what I need to focus on to achieve the next step. Take more breaks and deal with things on a case by case process."
Employee
"[Coaching] Has been anchor through transitioning in a new a additional role. Helped me come back to who I am... I do wish to continue with the support. I mentioned I would probably have signed off sick without this."
Employee
"I was feeling stuck and unseen but I am feeling stronger and I know I am a capable person."
Employee
"Having someone who understands both the university side and the mental health side has helped so much. This support doesn’t exist anywhere else in the university structure for me. Without my mentor’s advice and encouragement, I would have dropped out. It has been so helpful to know I have someone on my side"
BA Student
"I don't think I would be able to continue with my course without the help of my mentor. The opportunity to discuss and reflect on the problems that my disability causes in relation to my studies has been invaluable... I think the mentoring is also going to be very important in enabling me to confidently manage a return to employment following my course"
BSc Student
"Mentoring has helped [me] to focus on my studies, and also to value myself and my own interests; before I was living for others; not standing up for myself and people taking advantage of me.... I am beginning to appreciate my own views on things"
MA Student
"I don't think I would be able to continue with my course without the help of my mentor. The opportunity to discuss and reflect on the problems that my disability causes in relation to my studies has been invaluable... I think the mentoring is also going to be very important in enabling me to confidently manage a return to employment following my course"
BA Student
"Mentoring has been a core part of my time at university, which gave me the organisation skills to make the work so much more efficient, and the hope I needed when the most stressed out and depressed"
BA Student
"It was a great experience. I learnt a lot about short falls that need to be addressed if I truly want to become a leader in the organisation, and these shortfalls will also impact external relationships"
Employee
"My coach was great in helping me see my role at the company from a different perspective. She challenged me where needed and helped me to really analyse what I value from work and life in general. Her support has helped me to connect with my purpose and be at peace with where I am in my career and life. Thoroughly recommend!"
Employee
"I feel I know my goals, purpose and what I need to focus on to achieve the next step. Take more breaks and deal with things on a case by case process."
Employee
"[Coaching] Has been anchor through transitioning in a new a additional role. Helped me come back to who I am... I do wish to continue with the support. I mentioned I would probably have signed off sick without this."
Employee
"I was feeling stuck and unseen but I am feeling stronger and I know I am a capable person."
Employee
"UMO as the service they provide is reliable, professional, and of a high standard, and they respond quickly to any issues that come up. Their communication is excellent providing Disability Advisers with the regularly updates on students and highlighting any concerns there may be for an individual’s wellbeing. Students consistently give positive feedback on the service and they support students with complex mental health challenges to achieve their academic goals."
Barry Hayward
Head of Disability Support, Kings College London
"UMO is that rare breed of a company that is passionate about the students and the sector that they operate in, they are a company with a heart. Support has always been timely, supportive and extremely professional. We have had excellent feedback from both staff and students and will continue to work with them, learn from them, be supported by them in providing first-rate support."
Sarah Richardson
Head of Student Services, London Metropolitan University
"UMO offer an incredibly professional and supportive service to students and universities."
Eleanor Mongey
Head of Student Services, Birkbeck College
"We have a long-established relationship with UMO and we have always found their services invaluable for our most complex and vulnerable students."
Simon Jarvis
Interim Head of Student Wellbeing, Queen Mary University of London
"UMO as the service they provide is reliable, professional, and of a high standard, and they respond quickly to any issues that come up. Their communication is excellent providing Disability Advisers with the regularly updates on students and highlighting any concerns there may be for an individual’s wellbeing. Students consistently give positive feedback on the service and they support students with complex mental health challenges to achieve their academic goals."
Barry Hayward
Head of Disability Support, Kings College London
"UMO is that rare breed of a company that is passionate about the students and the sector that they operate in, they are a company with a heart. Support has always been timely, supportive and extremely professional. We have had excellent feedback from both staff and students and will continue to work with them, learn from them, be supported by them in providing first-rate support."
Sarah Richardson
Head of Student Services, London Metropolitan University
"UMO offer an incredibly professional and supportive service to students and universities."
Eleanor Mongey
Head of Student Services, Birkbeck College
"We have a long-established relationship with UMO and we have always found their services invaluable for our most complex and vulnerable students."
Simon Jarvis
Interim Head of Student Wellbeing, Queen Mary University of London
Who We Support
UMO provides specialist mental health, neurodiversity and wellbeing support across education, employment and individual pathways.
Universities & Colleges
Supporting student mental health, neurodiversity, retention and successful transitions through specialist services and tailored support.
Employers
Creating healthier, more inclusive workplaces through coaching, training, counselling and wellbeing support.
Individuals
Helping people build confidence, overcome challenges and thrive in education, work and life.
Questions About UMO?
Find answers to some of the most common questions about UMO and our services.
What support does UMO provide?
We provide specialist mental health, neurodiversity and wellbeing support for universities, employers and individuals. Our services include mentoring, coaching, counselling, training, supervision and digital support through OneSpace.
What is specialist mentoring?
Specialist mentoring helps people understand and manage the impact of mental health challenges, neurodiversity and other barriers. It combines practical strategies, reflection and personalised support to help people thrive in study, work and everyday life.
How is mentoring different from counselling?
Counselling focuses on exploring emotions and experiences in a therapeutic setting. Specialist mentoring combines emotional support with practical strategies to help people overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Does UMO support ADHD and autism?
Yes. We provide specialist support for ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodiversity through mentoring, coaching, training and workplace support.
Do you work with universities and colleges?
Yes. We help organisations create healthier, more inclusive workplaces through coaching, counselling, wellbeing programmes, training and neurodiversity support.
Do you work with employers?
Yes. UMO supports employers through workplace coaching, counselling, wellbeing programmes, neurodiversity support, training and organisational consultancy.
What is OneSpace?
OneSpace is UMO's digital mental health, neurodiversity and wellbeing passport. It helps people communicate their support needs, access resources and build continuity of support across education and employment.
