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Lewisham Wellbeing Therapeutic Service

A therapeutic service for asylum seekers, recently recognized refugees (within six months), resettled refugees and Ukrainian nationals based in the London borough of Lewisham.

Please note that the Lewisham Wellbeing Service is accepting new referrals.

For more information or any queries, please contact us at londonresettlement.ts@refugeecouncil.org.uk

What we offer

  • Individual therapeutic counselling sessions: Up to 12 weeks of one-to-one therapeutic counselling for adults and young people.
  • Group therapeutic counselling sessions: Tree of life groups and psychosocial group sessions available for both adults and young people.
  • A weekly mother and toddler groups for children aged 0-3 on Tuesday mornings: For more information, please contact us via email.
  • Specialised therapy for young people: Psychological dramatherapy, providing a creative space for expression using drama, stories, movement, art and play.
  • Cultural and gender sensitivity: Our services are inclusive and trauma-informed, aiming to reduce distress and enhance well-being.
  • Access to interpreters: we work with interpreters in our sessions when required.
  • Flexible delivery: Sessions are available face-to-face in Lewisham or online, depending on client needs.

Who it's for

  • Adults and families seeking asylum
  • Recently recognized refugees (within the last six months)
  • Adults and families who arrived under Refugee Resettlement schemes (including VPRS, VCRS, UKRS, ARAP and ACRS)
  • Young people (13-18 years old)
  • Ukrainian refugees, both adults and young people (13-18 years old), who have relocated to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme and are residing in Lewisham.

Clients must be a resident in the London borough of Lewisham.

How to access this service

To refer clients or self-refer, please complete the referral form below and send it to londonresettlement.ts@refugeecouncil.org.uk  

Contact Details

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