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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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Counselling Service
3 Worcester Street
Oxford
OX1 2BX

Tel: 01865 270300
Email: [email protected]

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.

Plant grows to the sunbeam from the book.

Academic wellbeing

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

Colourful flowers in the garden.

Bereavement and loss

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

Moored Punts At 'The Head of the River', Oxford

General wellbeing

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

Trinity College grounds

LGBTQ+

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

Oxford University Cloisters

Low mood, depression

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

A statue in Oxford's Natural History Museum grasping its chin thoughtfully

Mindfulness

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

Aerial view over the city of Oxford with Oxford University.

Neurodiversity

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

Archway overlooking Oxford.

Pain and physical health

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

Grass on the sunset in the evening.

Eating disorders

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

Oxford Botanic Garden

Students of colour

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

Wintery wooden fence.

Trauma and abuse

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