Many people who are homeless will unfortunately experience traumatic events and difficulties which continue to act as barriers for progression in later life. So, the need for therapy and counselling opportunities for those with this lived experience is vital.
Unique service offering
The service consists of five psychotherapists, and is led by David Crossley, a retired Medical Consultant Psychotherapist. Counsellors provide weekly sessions of 50 minutes with clients, ensuring a consistent, client-focused service. Clients work with the same counsellor throughout the time they utilise the service. To help clients feel safe and comfortable, we deliver counselling services at various locations in Glasgow, including homeless accommodations.
Our Counselling Service can offer a chance to speak to someone in confidence. Our counsellors are fully qualified and registered with professional bodies. They can offer a non -judgemental space to talk, make sense of past and present experiences, work on feelings about yourself and any relationships in your life. They also aim to help you to retain your strengths and build upon these going forwards.
Total number of counselling sessions offered in 2023/24: 235
Percentage of counselling sessions attended in 2023/24: 65%
“Being able to have the time to work through extremely difficult traumas has helped me more than words can express.
The privacy and anonymity of the service allowed me to feel safe in accessing it. Without the help I received from the counsellor I would not be where I am today. I am in stable long-term housing, in education at university, and have developed healthy, loving friendships.
I have completely exited prostitution, have been able to stop misusing drugs and alcohol and have an overall good sense of well-being.”