Counselling and therapeutic support
For refugees and asylum seekers we offer
free counselling and psychotherapy to those aged 12 or more who are adjusting to life in the UK. We work with individuals, couples and families from Oxfordshire. Children under 12 can be seen with a parent or other family member.
Appointments are with fully qualified and experienced counsellors, and are usually one hour a week. We provide interpreters if needed.
This service is not for those who want only practical help or advocacy – clients must want to try counselling. We are happy to explain what counselling is
It is possible to refer by form or talk it through on the phone. There is normally a waiting list but once counselling starts it continues as long as it is needed.
Download referral form
In 2006, Refugee Resource was awarded the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s ‘National Award for Excellence in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice’.
We have a gardening project and a women’s group for refugees and asylum seekers.
For organisations working with refugees and asylum seekers we offer
- a comprehensive training programme on working with refugees and asylum seekers
- a support and consultation role (e.g. to teachers, youth workers and Community Mental Health Teams) on individual cases
- joint working on individual cases.