Cultural Competency

We provide person centred, culturally responsive care for people whose needs are not fully met by mainstream services. Our multilingual advocates draw on lived experience to give tailored support across benefits, housing, health, and safety; our therapists offer trauma informed one to one and group care and peer led community workshops. We specialise in work with survivors of FGM, gender-based violence, trafficking, and forced migration; we also support carers and young Black boys and men who face structural barriers to care. Our wellbeing activities bring people together from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds in a safe space where cultures and traditions are shared and respected.

Our Dahlia Project continued as the UK’s only psychotherapeutic service for survivors of FGM; women told us they gained understanding of trauma, felt safer to speak, and were more confident in their relationships. Albanian language group therapy for refugee and asylum-seeking women reduced isolation and helped participants navigate services; a dedicated carers group offered a stable space to share experiences and learn coping strategies; Fabian’s Place combined therapy and mentoring so young Black boys and men could access support they trust.

"The therapy helped me to speak about things I’ve held in for over 30 years"

"It’s real support, not just a form to fill"

Across the programmes people described feeling heard, more in control, and better able to act on their rights.