Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health & Relationship Counselling Services
Established in 1983, we are a registered national charity dedicated to providing accessible mental health and relationship counselling services tailored to South Asian communities. Our team of highly qualified counsellors delivers culturally sensitive support in Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and English, ensuring confidentiality and affordability. With offices in London and Birmingham, we offer individual, couple, and family counselling, alongside telephone sessions and self-help groups addressing issues like depression, anxiety, and postnatal mental health.Our Kinara project extends free short-term counselling and psychoeducational group work to empower clients through therapeutic tools. We maintain partnerships with public and private organisations to enhance service delivery while adhering to strict ethical standards of transparency and client-centred care.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couple Counselling
Family Counselling
Telephone Counselling
Self-Help Groups
Referral Services
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer culturally sensitive counselling in five South Asian languages.
- Our counsellors are highly qualified and experienced in mental health support.
- We provide free short-term counselling through the Kinara project.
- We maintain strict confidentiality and affordability for all clients.
- We operate in both London and Birmingham with community partnerships.
Services
Individual Counselling
Personalised mental health support addressing anxiety, depression, and trauma through confidential sessions. Our counsellors use evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping strategies and improve emotional wellbeing. Sessions are available in multiple South Asian languages.
Couple Counselling
Specialised guidance for relationship challenges including communication issues and conflict resolution. We help couples rebuild trust and strengthen connections through structured therapeutic approaches tailored to cultural contexts and individual needs.
Family Counselling
Support for family dynamics involving intergenerational conflicts, parenting challenges, and emotional difficulties. Our therapists facilitate open dialogue to foster understanding and collaborative problem-solving within culturally diverse family units.
Telephone Counselling
Accessible mental health services for clients unable to attend in-person sessions. This confidential service ensures continuity of care through secure phone consultations conducted by experienced multilingual counsellors.
Self-Help Groups
Structured group sessions focusing on common issues like postnatal depression and self-harm. Participants learn therapeutic techniques and share experiences in a supportive environment led by professional facilitators using psychoeducational approaches.
People
Kulbir Randhawa
Director
With over 20 years of experience in mental health services, Kulbir oversees strategic direction and service delivery across all AFCS locations.
Nafees Khan
Administrator
Nafees manages daily operations and client coordination, ensuring smooth access to counselling services for all community members.
Gurbaksh Johal
Administrator
Gurbaksh coordinates Birmingham office activities and supports client referrals, maintaining AFCS's commitment to accessible care.
Kulwinder Panesar
Project Manager
Kulwinder leads project development including the Kinara initiative, focusing on expanding therapeutic outreach to underserved populations.
Questions
What languages are available for counselling sessions?
We offer counselling in Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and English to accommodate diverse linguistic needs.
Are your counselling services free?
The Kinara project provides free short-term counselling, while other services operate on a low-cost basis with flexible pricing.
How can I access telephone counselling?
Contact our London or Birmingham offices to schedule remote sessions with qualified counsellors via secure phone lines.
Do you offer group therapy sessions?
Yes, we run psychoeducational groups focusing on mental health topics like anxiety and depression in community languages.
Can professionals refer clients to your service?
Healthcare providers, social workers, and legal professionals can make direct referrals through our official channels.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve London and Birmingham, with outreach initiatives extending support to surrounding communities.
