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Supportive resources

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more. They have been put together by members of the counselling service team: we hope they offer some useful suggestions. We have included a range of resources and, inevitably, you may find that some things are more helpful than others. Feedback is always welcome; the pages are updated on a regular basis.

A note on language: Sections are organised by theme to help you find your way to resources relevant to you. We recognise that there are many ways to describe and categorise mental health and emotional difficulties, identity and lived experience. As such, these themes are by no means definitive or exhaustive. We encourage you to explore the material here in order to find out what fits for you.

The University is not responsible for the content displayed on external links. We recommend that you seek advice from your GP if you have concerns about your mental health, or if you are experiencing a crisis please refer to our student help page for urgent support.

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INSIDE THE WESTON LIBRARY

Academic wellbeing

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more. 

Flowers at MERTON COLLEGE

Bereavement and loss

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more. 

 PUNTS ON RIVER CHERWELL

General wellbeing

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more.

SUMMER FLOWER BEDS IN THE BOTANIC GARDEN

LGBTQ+

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more. 

CLOISTERS OF THE QUEEN'S COLLEGE

Low mood, depression

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more.

INTERIOR ROOF DETAIL IN MAIN FOYER OF THE SCHWARZMAN CENTRE

Mindfulness

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more. 

VIEW OF THE HAWKSMOOR TOWERS AT ALL SOULS FROM QUEEN'S LANE

Neurodiversity

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more.

REFLECTION OF COLLEGE BUILDINGS IN POND AT NUFFIELD COLLEGE

Pain and physical health

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more.

SUNSET AT HARCOURT ARBORETUM

Eating disorders

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more. 

YELLOW LEAVES OUTSIDE ST HILDA'S COLLEGE

Students of colour

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more.

SNOW BY THE RIVER CHERWELL IN CHRIST CHURCH MEADOW

Trauma and abuse

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more.

Contact us

Counselling Service
3 Worcester Street
Oxford
OX1 2BX

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01865 270300

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Opening hours

During term (Weeks 0-9) reception is open 09:00-17:00, Monday-Friday.

For pre-arranged appointments the Service remains open until 20:00, Monday-Thursday.

During vacation periods our Service operates between the hours of 9.00-17.00, Monday-Friday.