Professional Training/CPD

SACS offers supervised placements for trainee and early-career therapists who are seeking meaningful clinical experience within a culturally responsive service. Placements provide exposure to diverse client presentations, clear structures, and a strong emphasis on ethical practice and cultural competence.

We are committed to supporting trainees through guidance, reflection and accountability, recognising placement as a crucial stage in professional development. Cultural awareness is treated as a core clinical skill, not an optional add-on.

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"The Exploring Anxiety taster workshop was an invaluable experience for young girls, offering them a safe space to understand and navigate their emotions and develop practical strategies to handle everyday challenges. We truly appreciate the time and effort dedicated to this course. The presenters were engaging and interactive, creating an environment where the girls felt comfortable to open up and participate in meaningful discussions. Thank you once again for your commitment and support. We look forward to the opportunity to offer more sessions like this in the future, continuing to make a positive impact."
Al MeezanGlasgow
"On behalf of Glasgow Gurdwara, we are deeply grateful to you for leading a transformative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) anxiety workshop at the Sikhi camp. Your session equipped our young minds with invaluable strategies to build resilience and effectively manage stress. The children had a fantastic experience and thoroughly enjoyed the group activities. The camp instructors present during the sessions provided overwhelmingly positive feedback. Pupils explored the concept of anxiety, its signs, and effective strategies to manage it. It was a truly valuable session, filled with great tips and techniques for managing anxiety. You were both brilliant with the children, and we sincerely appreciate your efforts. Thank you once again!"
Guru Granth Sahib Ji GurdwaraGlasgow
"Raj and Asma from the Scottish Asian Counselling Service kindly joined us for a staff wellbeing day at University Hospital Hairmyres. It was inspiring to hear about the important work they are doing to support the Asian community in our area. As a teaching hospital with many staff and students from Scottish Asian backgrounds, it was particularly meaningful to have their contribution. Their presence also helped raise awareness among our Spiritual Care Team of a valuable resource we can now signpost people to for culturally sensitive support. I would be delighted to welcome Raj and Asma back for future events and highly recommend their involvement to other teams or organisations."
University Hospital HairmyresNHS Lanarkshire

Case Studies

Building Confidence and Managing Anxiety

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Faith, Courage and Emotional Strength

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FAQs

What training does SACS offer?

We offer culturally informed mental health training, CPD sessions and workshops that support professionals and organisations to work more confidently and ethically with South Asian communities.

Our training is suitable for counsellors, therapists, students, educators, support workers, and community organisations. We can adapt content for different levels of experience.

Yes. We can deliver training online or face-to-face depending on your needs and location.

Yes, we can provide certificates where appropriate, especially for CPD purposes.

Absolutely. We can develop a tailored session based on your client group, staff roles, and key challenges your service is facing.

Yes. Cultural competence is a core part of our work and training. We explore common barriers to accessing support, stigma, intergenerational dynamics, faith and identity, and how to build trust safely and respectfully.

You can contact us via our website enquiry form or email with a short summary of what you need. We can then arrange a short call to discuss aims, audience and format.

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