Public Holiday
Please note Sandyford clinics will be shut on Monday 28th September 2020 for public holiday.
Counselling & Support Service
Sandyford Services: COVID-19
Sandyford Sexual Health Services has moved to delivering its most urgent services only, due to COVID-19. This is so we can ensure we keep patients and staff safe. This means that in line with government guidelines, we are minimising face-to-face work and prioritising those with the most urgent care needs. We appreciate your patience as we do this. It does mean that we might say you need to wait until the service you need is running again.
- All in person, face to face, appointments are suspended until further notice.
- Sandyford will text you if your appointment needs to be cancelled.
- We are providing telephone support to clients in lieu of in person appointments. Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm. To contact Sandyford counselling and support service please call 0141 211 6700.
- In addition, there are a number of other organisations who can offer telephone based support.
If you are in doubt as to whether you need to be seen by the sexual health service telephone 0141 211 8130. Our staff will be able to advise you.
You can only attend clinics if you have made an appointment before you arrive. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no services are available without an appointment.
Please do not bring any other person with you to your appointment including children, partners, friends or family members. They will be asked to wait outside the building. You are asked to wear a face covering when you attend as per Government advice.
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We are committed to providing safe and effective patient care during this time.
Please click here for more information on the temporary changes to Sandyford services and locations.
Our counselling service offer a safe, confidential, reliable and judgement free place to talk to a trained professional.
Sandyford Counselling & Support Service (SCASS) provide counselling to individuals who have sexual or reproductive health issues or concerns which are affecting their psychologicial sexual well being. Included issues relate to childhood sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault, gender or sexual identity, men who have sex with men, and women who have had a termination of pregnancy. We also offer specialist counselling for young people, aged 17 years and younger, and a Listening Ear service which offers short-term emotional support.
We accept self-referrals by calling the above number, we also accept referrals made by your GP or other health professionals or services you are attending. An initial referral form will need to be completed prior to being accepted by the service.
You can get information about the full range of counselling therapies and services we offer by phoning 0141 211 6700 and requesting an information pack.
Confidentiality
All counsellors are bound by the NHS Code of Confidentiality, British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy’s Ethical Framework & British Association of Behavioural Cognitive Therapies. The need to respect client confidentiality is a core principle of counselling. There are exceptions to this confidentiality, for example if you are at risk, but this will be explained in more detail at your first meeting with a counsellor.
What to expect at Sandyford
All the information you need about your visit to Sandyford. Before, during and after your appointment.