FENIKS provides individual therapy and counselling for adults from the Central Eastern European communities. We are currently offering psychological support in Polish and Ukrainian.

Particular areas that may be addressed include:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic abuse
  • Difficulties in relationships
  • Trauma
  • Bereavement
  • Low self-esteem or lack of confidence
  • Adaptation problems

Psychological support in Polish

In order to meet its charitable purposes, Feniks offers therapy and counselling sessions for free or by donation to clients who live in Edinburgh and are currently in a difficult financial situation, at risk of homelessness, or are receiving benefits.

Additionally, we offer a paid service (Fast Track), the cost of individual sessions starts from £50-65 (depending on the therapist). Fast Track is open to the whole of the United Kingdom.

If you would like to make a referral or if you have any questions about our services, please contact us via phone: 0131 629 1881 or email: referrals@feniks.org.uk

Please be aware that the waiting time for the first session depends on various factors (such as the availability of both the client and our therapists, the type of the counselling required, the limitations of our funding, etc.), and often exceeds 6-8 months. Please also remember that we will look into every referral individually and sometimes we might assess that FENIKS is not able to offer the required support for a client – in such cases we will try to signpost those organisations and institutions which can offer more appropriate support.

Psychological support in Ukrainian

At the moment Feniks offers the following mental health support services in Ukrainian:

  • Group support
  • 1:1 emotional support sessions
  • Therapy

If you would like to make a referral or if you have any questions about our services, please contact us via phone: 0131 629 1881 or email: referrals@feniks.org.uk

Supported by the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership

CRISIS SUPPORT

If you are in crisis and require support for yourself or someone else, please contact:

Edinburgh Crisis Centre
0808 801 0414.
This service has access to the language line.

Breathing Space
0800 83 85 87
An NHS-lead mental health help-line available in the evenings and over weekends. This service has access to the language line.

NHS24
111
Free NHS helpline, also offering support within mental health needs. The line has recordings also in Polish and offers the service of an interpreter during the call (please see more information in the leaflet below).
NHS24 leaflet: https://www.nhsinform.scot/media/7191/calling-111-april-2022-polish.pdf

Samaritans
116 123
24/7 helpline for anyone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in an acute mental health crisis.

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
0800 027 1234
This service has access to the language line.

Rape Crisis Scotland’s National Helpline
08088 01 03 02

Childline
0800 1111