Al-Manaar Counselling Service

Welcome to Al-Manaar Counselling Service

The Al-Manaar Counselling Service was established in 2017 in response to the Grenfell Tower fire

tragedy on 14 th June 2017. Since then we have joined the Together for Grenfell Project (TGP) to make

the service more accessible to children and families affected by the Grenfell fire. The TGP project

involves different local organization including; Al-Hasaniya, Medaye, MCWG, CNWL, and, RBKC, all

working in partnership to deliver a service that is culturally and religiously appropriate.

Al-Manaar Counselling Service (ACS) is committed to offering free service that makes emotional and

psychological support available to as wide a range of people as possible in the Grenfell community and

beyond. The ACS service is offered in Arabic, French and English Languages.

We offer a confidential service, which is open to everyone, regardless of age, sexuality, ethnic origin,

culture or religion. In particular, we are committed to providing support to people who are not used to

seeking help through counselling and who struggle with common everyday issues including the

emotional and psychological impact of Grenfell tragedy.

ACS works with a wide range of therapeutic issues such as Bereavement and loss, relationship issues,

anxiety, depression, Post-traumatic-stress Disorder (PTSD), family conflict, personal growth, self-esteem

and self-confidence.

Some people may wish to explore their spirituality with a counsellor. Being able to explore different

ideas and beliefs without judgment can be hugely rewarding and allow individuals to develop that part

of themselves.

Our clients have an opportunity to meet one to one with trained and supervised counsellor who will

listen to their experiences, gives them time to talk and supports them.

ACS has high standards of professionalism and adheres to the code of practice of professional

organizations such as British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Al-Manaar Counseling Service is part of a wider network of help and support; we can advise on where

else to seek help within the Centre and make referrals to other professionals.

About Counselling

Most of us will experience difficulties that can affect our mental well-beings at some time in our lives.

Whilst every story is unique, many people find it helpful to have the opportunity to talk with someone

who will listen and support them as they begin to come to terms with their issues and difficulties.

Counselling is not advice it is a process in which counselor helps you to explore and understand your

difficulties and then helps you to manage and cope with them through developing your own resources.

We value and respect each person’s uniqueness, giving careful awareness to differing cultures, beliefs

and choices. We believe that understanding the marginalization of people from minority groups is the

core of the therapeutic and holistic framework at Al Manaar Counselling Service.

Contact Us

Please contact us to speak to someone who will be able to tell you about the support we can offer. The

office is open between 10:00 and 17:00, Mon-Fri

Phone: 020 8964 1496

Email Us:  [email protected]

How to find us

We are based in North Kensington:

Al-Manaar, 244 Acklam Rd, London W10 5YG

Nearest Tube Stations: Westbourne Park Station & Ladbroke Grove Station

Buses: 31, 70, 295, 328