Emotional support
Talking about your worries and problems can be a good way of releasing some of the stress that can build up when you are a carer.
Your family, friends and the medical and social work team can all listen to your concerns. But sometimes it's best to talk to someone who knows exactly what you’re going through, because it has happened to them too. Other carers can offer kindness, sympathy, understanding and advice, and they can make you feel less isolated.
How to meet other carers
There are a variety of support groups in Oxfordshire that you can join to meet other carers. Some meet at venues, others in their own homes and some using technology such as the internet or telephone.
Carers Oxfordshire has details of the different options available to you and will be able to answer any question you may have about joining a group.
Find support groups in your area.
Talking it over with someone
Talking Space
We want to make sure that people have easy access to psychological therapies to help improve their health and wellbeing. Talking Space (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies in Oxfordshire) offer a range of therapies such as:
- self help reading material
- online cognitive behavioural therapy and other internet packages
- telephone support to use the self-help programmes
- group cognitive behaviour therapy
- individual cognitive behavioural therapy
- individual counselling
Contact details
- Telephone 01865901222
- email at talkingspace@nhs.net.
- Visit the website.
Local contacts
Carers Oxfordshire
Tel: 0345 050 7666
Email: carersoxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk Go to: www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk
Relate Oxfordshire
Relationship counselling available via several centres in Oxfordshire
- Website: http://relate-oxfordshire.org
- Address: 33 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EA
- Tel: 01865 242960 (Oxford) 01295 258141 Banbury
- Email: appointments@relate-oxfordshire.org (general enquiries)
The Oxford Samaritans
Confidential and emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair
- Website: http://www.samaritans.org
- Address: 60 Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1RB
- Tel: 01865 722122
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
Alzheimer’s Society (Oxfordshire Services)
Support if someone close to you has memory problems or dementia
- Website: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk
- Address: 28 Crown Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1UL
- Tel: 01865 876508
- Email: oxfordbranch@alzheimers.org.uk
The Listening Centre
Counselling service for those on limited incomes
- Website: www.thelisteningcentre.org.uk
- Address: Leys Children’s Centre, Cuddesdon Corner, 61-63, Cuddesdon Way, Blackbird Leys, Oxford OX4 6SB
- Tel: 01865 794794
Oxford Women’s Counselling Centre
Counselling for women in Oxford by women counsellors
- Website: http://www.oxwcc.co.uk
- Tel: 01865 725617
The ISIS Centre
Free counselling and psychotherapy available on the NHS for anyone over 18 and living in Oxfordshire
- Address: Dartington House, 55 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford OX1 2HS
- Tel: 01865 904552
Archway Foundation
A befriending service for Oxford and city areas
- Website: http://www.archwayfoundation.org.uk
- Address: The Archway Foundation, Jack Straws Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0DL
- Tel: 01865 790552
Clean Slate
A confidential and specialist listening and support service for male and female victims of physical, sexual, emotional and mental abuse.
- 01869 232461
- office@cleanslate.org.uk
- www.cleanslate.org.uk
Oxford Cruse
Counselling for people affected by bereavement
National contacts
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Advice on a range of services to help meet the needs of anyone seeking information about counselling and psychotherapy
- Website: http://www.bacp.co.uk
- Address: 15 St. John’s Business Park, Lutterworth LE17 4HB,
- Tel: 01455 883300 (General enquiries)
- Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
Mentoring
A social network for informal mentoring
- Website: www.horsesmouth.co.uk
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
A trust for carers which provides support
- Address: London Office, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Unit 14, Bourne Court, Southend Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8HD
- Website: http://www.Carers.org/getting-help
- Tel: 0844 8004361
- Email: info@Carers.org
Please note: The organisations listed on this page are not endorsed or recommended by Oxfordshire County Council and the contact details are provided for information only.
Please feel free to contact any of the organisations on this fact sheet yourself. If required, Carers Oxfordshire can also help you further. You can contact them on 0345 050 7666, Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-16:00