FAQs
Will accessing the service impact my asylum claim?
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Spinning World is completely different from the home office so your therapist won’t be making any decisions about your asylum claim. Therapy with Spinning World is just about providing people with emotional support and an opportunity to feel better.
Are my sessions private?
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Sessions are completely confidential.
YPAS services are confidential and we will respect that as much as possible. However, if we feel that you or someone else may be at risk of harm we may need to contact someone. We would inform you of this first where possible.
How will my sessions help?
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The aim of sessions is to develop safety and promote resilience. Sessions aim to address current difficulties and historic events.
What happens on my first visit?
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On your first visit, you will meet and get to know your therapist. You will talk about what you need and how therapy can help you. You are welcome to bring another person for support to the first session.
Your Therapist will explain how we can support you and keep you safe, this is called Confidentiality.
Your Therapy sessions will remain confidential unless YPAS is concerned about your safety and that of others, but we will make sure you are fully informed of the limits to confidentiality in your first session. This is called Contracting because all Therapy sessions at YPAS are voluntary and free of charge.
Are all the therapists qualified?
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All YPAS therapists are qualified and either BACP Accredited (or working towards) and HCPC registered. We also have some trainee therapists in the team.
All YPAS Therapists adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework – you can read this here https://www.bacp.co.uk/media/3103/bacp-ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions-2018.pdf
Can I access an interpreter if required?
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Yes you can. Your therapist will book an interpreter if you require one.
Why have I been referred?
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Moving to a new country with a new language, people and culture can be overwhelming and extremely challenging. Your support worker/parent or carer has recognised that you might be experiencing:
• Feelings of loss due to separation from friends, family and country of origin
• Sleep difficulties/ nightmares
• Worried feelings about the past/ future
• Anxiety about Asylum claim
• Concentration difficulties
• Feeling like you want to isolate yourself from others
Do I have to attend the sessions?
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Therapy is a voluntary relationship, which means you have a choice in whether you feel you want it or need it. If you start sessions with a therapist and don’t want to continue come to your session and let them know as they can give you information to take away with you that can be helpful in the future.
