service
Paid
AFCS is a registered national charity providing low-cost, confidential and culturally sensitive mental health and relationship counselling services in five languages to South Asian communities in Britain since 1983.
Key information
Eligibility
Age Group
- Adults only
Disability
- Visual impairment (blindness).
What is this service?
The service is operated by Raheel Razvi, who is a qualified counsellor and a BACP member.
Referrals may come from colleagues within the organisation, from local authorities, friends, relatives or through self-referrals. On receiving a referral, Raheel will quickly make contact and arrange an initial visit based on the information received. The meeting allows the client to discuss what they consider to be their main difficulties and what they would like to gain from the service. Regular appointments can then be arranged accordingly, fortnightly or less frequently, according to individual needs.
People often find it helpful to talk through the difficulties they are experiencing, and the service includes counselling and befriending to allow people to express their feelings and to help overcome feelings of isolation and really feel heard and understood with what they are going through.
The service is available to clients for a maximum period of 2 years, in some instances possibly longer. Clients receiving this service may also want to see a Support Worker or a Volunteer as a range of support is often necessary. Alternatively, counselling can also be accessed via Action on Sight Loss (0207 391 2022) or through a client’s GP.
Good to know
- Cost: Free
- Additional information:
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