Counselling & Psychotherapy in BSL
We can offer individual or couples’ therapy in:
- British Sign Language (BSL)
- Sign Supported English (SSE)
- Deafblind Manual Alphabet
- Hands-on or Visual Frame Signing
All our counsellors or psychotherapists are Deaf or fluent in Sign Language, and are fully qualified and accredited by BACP, UKCP or ACC.
How can I get support?
Our waiting list is quite long. If you feel like you might harm yourself or if you are in danger from another person, please tell us on the form so we can place you in our priority waiting list.
When a place is available, you will be invited to meet a therapist for an initial assessment, to make sure that Signs of Hope is the best kind of support for you. In most cases, you will then be able to start regular therapy sessions. If your therapist thinks a different kind of support would suit you better, they will give you more information about how to access this.
Referring someone else for therapy
We prefer clients to contact us themselves using our self-referral form if possible. If you would like to find out about referring someone else, contact signsofhope@rcdow.org.uk.
What are counselling & psychotherapy?
Signs of Hope offers counselling and psychotherapy. They are both ways to support someone through listening in a non-judgmental way to help them deal with their feelings and find ways to cope with life more easily.
Counselling and psychotherapy are very similar but psychotherapy helps you explore your issues at a deeper level. Sometimes we use the word “therapy” to mean either counselling or psychotherapy.
Your therapist cannot tell you what to do, but they can help you explore different options or learn some new coping skills. They can also help you to understand your problems from a different perspective.
Click here for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy