STUDENT WELLBEING SERVICES

OUR student wellbeing SERVICES

We offer two free-of-charge specialised services to all Oxford Creative Academy Students.

1. STUDENT COUNSELLING

This is a free and confidential online support service for students to promote mental health & wellbeing. For those seeking to enhance their study experience or wanting to work through other personal concerns.

HOW TO ACCESS OUR ONLINE COUNSELLING SERVICE:

REACHOUT - Fill out the form below.

BOOK A TIME - We’ll get in touch within 24 hours to schedule a time for your free, online confidential session.

MEET US ONLINE - We’ll have 1 hour together to explore whatever you’d like to discuss.

When you study with Oxford Creative Academy, you’ll be able to access our free student wellbeing counselling service and our student wellbeing initiative.

These services provide a safe and confidential space to discuss your concerns related to academic stress, personal issues, or mental health challenges. Our services are led by our in house counsellor - Mia Marcus Clark, who can offer guidance, coping strategies, and a listening ear to help you navigate the various pressures and challenges you may face during your academic journey.

We believe in making these services accessible without cost to prioritise our students' overall wellbeing, ensuring that you have the necessary support to thrive academically and personally.

2. STUDENT WELLBEING INITIATIVE

At Oxford Creative Academy, we wholeheartedly embrace diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background or needs, is provided with a supportive and accessible learning environment. We’ll work with you to create a plan if you need learning adjustments as a result of disability, a mental or physical health condition, diagnosis of learning difficulties or other circumstances.

Meet MIA, our service advisor

MIA MARCUS CLARK - MASTERS & GRAD DIP. COUNSELLING (SHE/HER)

Hi, I’m Mia. I’m here to:

Collaborate with you on optimising your study experience, to arrange accessibility accommodations and to address any other concerns you may have. Learn more about the Student Wellbeing Initiative

To talk openly and empathically about challenges that extend beyond your studies, which may impact your OCA experience, and to offer professional counselling support. Learn more about the counselling support

A little about me

My extensive 18-year background in the creative and music industries has provided me with a deep understanding of the intricacies within these fields. Now, as a certified practicing counsellor and an active member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), I’m dedicated to offering well-being support to students pursuing studies within these industries. I’m deeply passionate about supporting people’s wellbeing, adopt a calm and caring approach, am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and firmly advocate for the idea that everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves authentically, free from the fear of judgement.

Get in touch

Please reach out if you need some support, have any questions, would like to arrange a Student Wellbeing Initiative Plan or book a counselling session.

Let’s Connect

To book a free, confidential online appointment for either of these services please get in touch via the form below and we’ll be in touch ASAP.

ADDITIONAL COUNSELLING SERVICES

  • 1300 22 4636

    WEB CHAT

  • 1300 659 467

  • 1800 184 527

  • 1300 78 99 78

  • 1800 55 180

OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES

  • The National Health Services Directory is a free service that helps you locate the nearest health services, including community, hospital, emergency and counselling services in any part of Australia.

  • The Australian Government website has a list of organisations, websites and services that offer support, counselling, research and information about mental health and suicide prevention.

  • Support Act provides crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing support to musicians, managers, crew, music workers and organisations across all genres of music.