A listening ear. Without prejudice. Without judgement. Recognising culture differences

One in four people will encounter mental ill health problems at some stage of life. Citizens from racialised minorities (British and Non-British) backgrounds are known to have different levels of risks for mental health problems. Cultural responses to mental health problems differ between different ethnic groups, often affecting the likelihood  of accepting professional help. Inequity of access to appropriate counselling and psychological services for BAME communities is a well-recognised reality.

At NCS we understand that your health and wellbeing may be materially affected by adverse experiences throughout your life due to your race and or culture. We are actively engaged in addressing this inequality through a dedicated and empathetic service for all persons of colour, regardless of age, disability, gender, belief and sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership.

Why choose Nottingham Counselling Service:

• As an independent charity, we guarantee a tailored service based on your needs where your conversations and all personal information will remain 100% confidential*
• We employ a diverse workforce including BAME therapists.
• We are also able to offer a counsellor of BAME origin.
• The counselling sessions are unlimited and time of day is tailored to you along with the level of financial contribution.
• Should you wish to have links to other culturally sensitive services in the area we can provide you access

Our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Counselling Hub is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The organisation is also Quality Approved to international ISO 9001 standard. We also have an ongoing commitment to supporting and guiding more people from BAME into the therapy profession. Read our case studies on Arjun and Patrick.

New Community Project

We are working in partnership with three other local BAME-led organisations to provide new and enhanced mental health support services to young people from BAME communities living in some of Nottingham’s most disadvantaged areas, through our innovative Headwize project.

The partners include the region’s only BAME-led provider of housing with support (Tuntum HA), leading abstinence focused drug and alcohol recovery service for individuals and families (BAC-IN CIC Ltd) and a community-led grassroots Group (Chayah Group) helping survivors of domestic violence and young people facing challenges.

Our support helps young people tackle problems and improve and sustain positive mental health, avoid crisis and improve their lives and their futures though:

- Mental Health Awareness sessions and support – helping young people to understand and talk about mental health problems, overcome stigma and shame, recognise signs and symptoms of problems, understand triggers, learn coping strategies and know where to go for help and support.

- One to one and structured group support sessions including support with mental health and emotional problems, relationships, substance misuse, homelessness and housing and problems related to offending/anti-social behaviour.

- Positive and healthy activities including sports sessions. - Structured and in-depth therapeutic interventions including accredited counselling and recovery support that will help young people to overcome trauma and tackle the underlying causes of poor mental health and emotional problems.

- Family support including help and advice for parents, grandparents and siblings.

Want to talk? We can help. We believe that you are entitled to receive a culturally appropriate response to your needs. We exist just to support you … and people like you 

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