About us
Dedicated to improving mental health within the scottish South Asian communities
Scottish Asian Counselling Services (SACS) was founded in September 2023, Scottish Asian Counselling Services (SACS) was founded in September 2023 after we saw, first-hand, a persistent gap in mental health support for South Asian and other minority communities across Scotland.
Why?
There is a growing need for services that reflect our community’s values and lived experiences. We work to bridge this gap with care that respects faith, culture and connection.
Our Mission
To deliver accessible counselling, therapy, community programmes and education that support wellbeing and reduce stigma within South Asian communities.
Our Vision
To reduce mental health inequalities by ensuring South Asian communities across Scotland can access culturally competent, compassionate care.
Our Values
Supportive
Providing compassionate and inclusive support that promotes participation, choice and equality of opportunity.
Acceptance
Encouraging openness to difficult emotions and experiences as part of personal growth and healing.
Culturally Sensitive
Delivering therapy that respects individual identity, faith & culture while maintaining professional standards of care.
Safe
Creating environments that prioritise emotional, psychological and physical safety for clients, staff and volunteers.
To improve access to culturally responsive counselling and therapy for South Asian communities (children, young people and adults).
To reduce stigma by creating safe spaces for open, compassionate conversations about mental health.
To strengthen wellbeing through community support, education and early intervention.
To deliver accessible counselling and therapy to individuals who may otherwise face barriers to support.
To work collaboratively with community and partner organisations to widen access and improve outcomes.
To uphold high professional standards through ethical practice, safeguarding and robust governance.
