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Advice and information about living and studying in London, life at the College and support available for all students.
Counselling services
The Counselling Service offers consultations and short–term counselling (up to 6 sessions) to all students at the College. There is no charge for this service, which is confidential and works in accordance with the BACP professional ethical codes of practice.
Supporting faith and spirituality
Multi-Faith Space, RCA Kensington Campus
The RCA is committed to providing support for people practising any religion, belief, or faith, including those who do not. Stevens Room 1.34 on the first floor in the Kensington Campus is reserved for all staff, students and registered visitors for the offering of prayers or quiet contemplation, including meditation, for followers of all religious faiths and beliefs or none. A shower room is available in the basement of the Stevens building for ablutions.
Multi-Faith Space, RCA White City Campus
A Multi-Faith space is available in GH25 on the Ground Floor. If you have any questions or concerns please speak to the Garden House reception team.
Multi-Faith Space, RCA Battersea Campus
A Multi-Faith space is available behind the Woo Reception desk on the Battersea campus.
The Chaplaincy Multi-Faith Centre at Imperial College
RCA staff and students have full access to the Chaplaincy Multi-Faith Centre team at Imperial College. They provide a range of support for all religious and philosophical worldviews.
The Chaplaincy offers faith-based welfare and pastoral support to staff and students. The Chaplain is also available to help with projects related to faith, bereavement, ritual, spirituality, places of worship, and access to nearby Muslim, Jewish, and multi-faith prayer rooms.
Contact the Chaplain for information about Imperial College London student faith societies, which RCA students are welcome to join.
How to contact the Chaplaincy at Imperial if you're an RCA student
To arrange a time for a conversation about projects or personal issues please get in touch with the College Chaplain, Andrew Wilson at chaplaincy@imperial.ac.uk.
What and where is the Chaplaincy Multi-Faith Centre?
The Chaplaincy Multi-Faith Centre is at 15 Prince's Gardens, SW7 1NA. This is just along from Ethos – the Imperial Sports Centre. It is less than a 10-minute walk from RCA Kensington.
The Centre can be accessed by Imperial swipe cards from from 08:00 until 20:00. Staff and students from RCA who wish to use the Chaplaincy Prayer and Meditation Room can apply for a guest swipe card (£5 refundable deposit). Either apply when attending the Centre or email the team (address below) to arrange a time to set this up.
For details on meditation and other events, and how to find us, please visit the Chaplaincy Multi-Faith Centre.
Chaplaincy contact details
chaplaincy@imperial.ac.uk
