Jesus College Peer Support
What is Peer Support?
Sometimes students might not wish to take their problems to a member of staff. Evidence has shown that students are more likely to approach a fellow student for support than a more senior member of staff in the first instance.Our Peer Supporters are student volunteers that are trained by the University to provide an informal and supportive space to talk about any problems (big or small). We offer confidential and non-judgemental support to any student, and can also direct you to relevant resources and services for additional support if we feel it may help.Peer support simply involves talking to us about whatever you like. We have had 24hrs training in non-judgmental, active listening and we're here to help.We listen but do not judge, and in this way we allow you the space to untangle your thoughts and experiences.We acknowledge that it is only you who can decide what to do in a given situation, so we refrain from advice and simply provide you with a safe space to talk.Our service is confidential within peer support guidelines. We will not tell anyone else about what you have told us unless we are concerned someone may harm themselves or others.
Hilary Term 2025
JCR
PADDY QUIRK
he/him | 2nd year Experimental Psychology | UG | JCR Welfare Rep & Peer SupporterHi, I'm Paddy, a second-year Experimental Psychologist. I've really enjoyed getting to know everyone in college since arriving here and would love to give back to our community by acting as a Peer Supporter and JCR Welfare Rep. If you want a chat about something worrying you, or just about any kind of sport or music, I'll more than happily take the excuse for procrastination![email protected]
CHARLIE SOANES
she/her | 2nd year Geography | JCR Welfare Rep & Peer SupporterHi everyone, I'm Charlie, a second year Geographer, trainee Peer-Supporter and also the JCR Welfare Representative for 2025! I am around college a lot, so will hopefully be a friendly person you can turn to if you need anything at all, at any time :)[email protected]
Instagram: Charlie_soanes
HARISHIGA ILANGOVAN
1st year Economics & Management | UG | Peer SupporterHey everyone! I'm Harishiga and I am a first year Economics and Management student! While Jesus is a lovely and friendly environment to be in, it is understandable that adjusting to a new place can make many anxious. Be it the stress of adjusting or anything that plagues your mind, please remember that we are a text away. If any of you need someone to talk to about anything at all (not just Oxford-related), don't hesitate to reach out via text/email or talk to me when you see me around!Instagram: @hari.shiga
Email: [email protected]
EAIN THU
1st year Experimental Psychology | UG | Peer SupporterHi! I'm Eain, a first-year experimental psychologist. Jesus' community is incredibly welcoming and fun, so this is me doing my part to contribute to it. Oxford life can be quite overwhelming and stressful and it can be nice to know that you're not alone in this. I'm always down to have a chat about anything, so feel free to drop me a text! 😊insta: eainlinthu
email: [email protected]
ALEX FARBER
1st year Psychology & Linguistics | UG | Peer SupporterHey, I’m Alex, a first year Psychology & Linguistics student from Germany. I love the Jesus community, where I have met so many lovely people, which is why I wanted to give back as a peer supporter. If there’s anything at all you want to talk about I’m always free to have a chat, whether it’s about uni, family, friends or everything else that you want to share.[email protected]
Insta: @sascha_lama
BRANDON TAY
he/him | 1st year Psychology & Philosophy | UG | Peer SupporterHi, I'm Brandon, a first-year Psychology & Philosophy student. Jesus's a wonderful place, and I hope I can be a listening ear and a source of perspectives on anything that might be preventing it from being that for you. Always down for a chat!Instagram: @cheerfulcynicism
Email: [email protected]
Beatrice Osbourne
she/her | 3rd year Geography | UG I Peer of ColourHi, I'm Bea, a third-year geography student. I love how friendly and welcoming Jesus college can be and I would love to help continue this through my work as a peer supporter. Oxford can be a difficult place to adjust to, so I'm more than happy to have a chat about anything that's worrying you!Instagram: @bbeabbea_
Email: [email protected]
DIANA EDWARDS
she/her | 3rd year Geography | UG I Peer SupporterHi! I'm Diana, a third year Geographer. I'm really grateful for the friendly close-knit community at Jesus and look forward to helping continue that as a Peer Supporter. Oxford life can be overwhelming and I'm always here if you ever need to chat about anything, whether that's on a walk, getting coffee or drinking bubble tea :)Email: @[email protected]
Instagram: @diana.edwards_
JOSEPH HOLMES
he/him | 3rd year History | Peer Supporter[email protected]Hi, I’m Joseph, a third year history student from Sunderland! The warm and friendly community at Jesus is incredibly important to me, and I’m very excited to help continue to ensure students feel welcome and supported! University life can be challenging, but remember that support is here - I’m always free for a chat if there’s ever anything you need :)
ILARIA OKUSAGA
She/her, 4th year English and Modern Languages, Peer SupporterHey, I’m Ilaria, a fourth-year English and Spanish student. I love that Jesus has the reputation as ‘the friendliest college’ and aim to continue this legacy as a Peer Supporter by keeping everyone in college happy and healthy! Oxford can sometimes be a very high-pressure environment though, so I am always more than happy to chat if anything is troubling you!Instagram: @ilariaokusaga
Jesus email: [email protected]