Counselling for Refugees, Members of stateless communities, or Displaced families and Young People

Restitching Roots: A Low-Cost or Free Support Program Helping Refugees and Displaced Families Find Strength and Belonging in Their New Home.

“Refugees are people who have been forced to flee their country because of fear of persecution, war, or violence. They deserve our compassion, support, and protection.”

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)'s core message

Restitching Roots: Finding Strength in New Lands 

Starting over in a new place can feel overwhelming. New people, new routines, new challenges. It’s normal to feel lost, anxious, or uncertain. Especially when the world feels too loud, too busy, or just plain unfamiliar.

For those of us with neurodiverse brains, adapting can feel even harder. Every change feels bigger, louder, more overwhelming. Ever feel like you're always one step behind? Does the world seem to move too fast, too differently for you?

Having worked for years in refugee projects across the UK and internationally—helping displaced families from Kosovo, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Syria, Ukraine, and beyond—I know how hard it is to adjust. I’ve seen how daunting it can be to rebuild a life in a new place, especially when you think and feel differently. But I’ve also seen incredible strength in these journeys, and the power of having a space where you can just be yourself.

Restitching Roots is a project under Untangling Minds that offers group therapy for refugees, displaced families, and those adjusting to new lands. We understand that financial and cultural barriers can make things harder, so we provide support that is free or low-cost.

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What would it feel like to have a place where you’re not just accepted, but truly understood? A place where your story matters, where you can feel safe and supported no matter where you’re from.

With my years of experience working with refugee communities and people with neurodiverse brains, I’m here to help you rebuild your sense of home, one step at a time.

You deserve a safe space to breathe, share, and grow. Together, we’ll find strength in this new chapter of your journey.

Testimonials

  • AA (Young Adult)

    “Emmeline is the first person I have ever felt as comfortable opening up to. I have never met someone more understanding and compassionate. She has such a warm, welcoming presence. Every time I speak with her, I feel so inspired. I wish she could live with me so I could talk to her every day!”

  • HS (Student Counsellor)

    “Emmeline is an outstanding therapist , compassionate supervisor, and brilliant educator.I worked alongside Emmeline gaining practicum experience. She  draws from an impressive number of years of diverse experience and education. I now refer clients to her and cannot recommend her strongly enough. I wish there were more therapists who had her solid common sense and her boundless empathy. If you have a chance to work with her, you will not walk away disappointed.”

  • TB (Parent of Autistic Teen)

    “ Emmeline was my son's counsellor. He was reluctant to speak, but really opened up to her. My husband and I could see him grow in confidence. She also worked with his teachers helping them understand his needs, he is much happier in school now”

  • SR (Parent of a pre-teen)

    “I love Emmeline’s workshops, she's such a knowledgeable speaker and so easy to understand and connect with. Her one about teens and friendships really helped me make sense of my son’s struggles and how I can support him by not being too involved”