In addition to long NHS waiting lists, vulneralbe refugees struggle with high levels of trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression linked to conflict, displacement and ongoing asylum uncertainty.

Cost-of-living pressures and No Recourse to Public Funds restrictions intensify distress.

Paiwand’s Mental Health Team provides culturally and faith-sensitive emotional wellbeing support for refugees, people seeking asylum and other migrants. We combine short-term counselling with psychoeducation, awareness talks and outreach to challenge stigma, improve mental-health literacy and encourage help-seeking. Recognising that distress is often driven by poverty, instability and immigration status, we integrate an advocacy offer so clients can access hardship funds, food and essentials—complementing therapy while maintaining professional boundaries. We support all genders, people aged 15+, all immigration statuses and all abilities.