Cherish Hounslow is a free mental health community project provided by Naz to support LGBTQ+ people living in Hounslow. We offer 12 professional counselling sessions and 4 free reflexology treatments through this programme for those who are experiencing loneliness, anxiety, low mood, depression or other mental health issues. Our services are provided in person at our Hammersmith-based office.  

 

One-to-one support is provided by experienced workers who can help you with advice and support and signposting and can help in accessing other mental health support and services.

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Counselling sessions​

Naz's counselling service provides professional and culturally competent sexual health and HIV counselling to our client groups, including people of Global Majority heritages, people living with HIV, and people who identify as LGBTQ+. We aim to improve access to mental health services and improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ people around a range of issues including HIV diagnosis, difficulties navigating gender and sexuality, relationships, self-esteem and depression. We provide a short-term focused intervention of 12 sessions across 12 weeks in the form of individual, couples, or group therapy.

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Reflexology sessions​

Complementary therapies take a holistic approach to care viewing the individual wholly and incorporating their physical, emotional and spiritual needs into treatment.Complementary therapies such as reflexology, massage, and acupuncture are acknowledged for their ability to complement conventional medical treatments. They can be advantageous for complaints and conditions including chronic pain, stress, anxiety and insomnia. Reflexology treatments:​

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• Promote better sleep

• Improve blood circulation

• Help you relax

• Fight depression

• Relieve aches and pains

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Meet our reflexologist!

Helen Cox is a certified reflexologist with over 20 years of experience working in the health and social care field and having specialised in supporting those living with chronic and terminal medical conditions. She is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists, and an accredited register with the Professional Standards Authority. Helen combines a blend of therapies to provide treatments to meet the individual needs of each client. Through her truly holistic approach, she is attuned to the importance of treating the mind, body and spirit as one.