Welcome to the PPS subject guide, your gateway to resources relating to all areas of interest to the department, including: psychoanalysis, analytical psychology, psychodynamic counselling, childhood studies, gender & sexuality, refugee care.

Here you can explore Key Resources, including the complete works online of Freud (with links to his individual writings), Jung, Winnicott and Bion. The Journals/Articles section has links to specialist databases like PEPWeb that offer the full text of journal articles relevant to psychoanalytic studies, as well as resources like Scopus, that are useful for the wider literature.

Use the menu on the left to look for other types of resource, such as primary sources. If you need assistance with anything, please contact me (see email link below).

The Library is here to support your entire academic journey here at Essex. Use the links below to jump to what you need to know at different stages of your journey.

Getting started

• New to Essex? Visit the 'Intro to the Library' page to explore what the Library offers and learn how to develop the information skills needed for academic success.
• Develop your skills: The Library provides support and training for a range of study and research skills through Skills at Library and Research Support.
• Attend a workshop: Have a look at the workshops and training sessions offered by the Library to support your studies and research.

Throughout your course

• Use your Library resources: Explore key resources that are relevant to your area of study.
• Get updated: Find the most up-to-date information about our service provision on the Service Status page, and follow updates around the Library on our blog or social media.
• Find further help when you need it: Our 'Further Help' page outlines all the ways the Library can support you.
• Chat with your librarian: You can drop me an email or book an appointment with me.