Self Referral
If you are a individual whom needs to self-refer, follow this link to take you to the referral process.
Welcome to SAFA | Self-Harm Support and Counselling Service
“SAFA is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of individuals who self-harm and to those who support them.”
Our dedicated, highly motivated staff team all work within an ethical framework whom are committed to supporting people to make positive changes to their health and well-being.
SAFA is passionate about delivering the highest professional standard of services to its clients within the local community.
Delivering accredited training programs (ABC Awards through the Skills & Education Group) and supporting the community in raising public awareness of Self Harm and Eating disorders.
Donate to SAFA and help provide counselling.
Each time you donate to SAFA you will be helping a person to overcome their self-harming and ultimately, turn their life around.
Referral Forms
To access SAFA counselling services
a referral form is required.
Professional Referral
If you are a professional practice and have a client to refer, follow this link to the referral process.
If you need to use our counselling services please fill out a Self Referral Form. If a Doctor or Profesional organisation is involved they can use the Profesional Refarral Form.
After filling out the referral you will initially be contacted by one of our trained counsellors via email. If you prefer to be contacted another way please specify on the form.
After filling out the referral you will initially be contacted by one of our trained counsellors via email. If you prefer to be contacted another way please specify on the form.
Each counselling session has a full cost of £85. We are inviting contributions of £35 per session payable at the beginning of each session which will reduce your waiting list time. If you tick yes we will be in contact with further information. Otherwise you will be added to the normal SAFA waiting list.
For any queries please contact us by clicking the link below.
For any queries please contact us by clicking the link below.
Feedback from our Counsellors
Client Testimonials
Client feedback.
I have become more positive
and look at difficult situations in a different way.
Client feedback.
Excellent support, I genuinely feel this
has been a life changing experience for me.
Client feedback.
It has helped me think
more positively. I am able to cope with problems better.
Client feedback.
Thank you for support. Given me new perspectives, I’ve become
more open minded and positive, even towards negative situations.
more open minded and positive, even towards negative situations.
Client feedback.
Safa has been so supportive during a very difficult time.
I don`t know how I would have coped without their help and support.
I don`t know how I would have coped without their help and support.
Client feedback.
I genuinely feel this has been a life
changing experience for me at SAFA
because I have gained more confidence and security in myself.
because I have gained more confidence and security in myself.
News & Updates
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Upcoming Events
Raise awarness and funds
C2B - 2021
SAFA, Heron House 114 Duke Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1LW.
Date to be announced
Date to be announced
K2B - 2021
SAFA, Heron House 114 Duke Street, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1LW.
Date to be announced
Date to be announced
SAFA Gallery
Fundraising Events
Suicide prevention videos
created by SAFA`s Lois Graham.
Short films, directed and filmed by Lois Graham, commissioned pieces for SAFA. Lois wanted to create these films in aid to prevent those who are dealing with suicidal thoughts and in memory of those who we have lost to suicide.
You Are Loved?
Thoughts are not facts. You are loved. You have made it through every difficult day you have had so far on this earth and you are still breathing. You are strong. You are more than enough.
What is Love?
Commonly defined as a strong feeling of affection, your eyes dilate, dopamine sets off, a feeling of euphoria. This short is an exploration into the feeling of love & what it means to the author. Light-hearted, fun and a creative visionary from a female adults look on love and another perspective to contrast. Self-love, the love of others & thought provoking, feel good 10 minute short.
Barrow in Furness
Become a SAFA volunteer
Skills-based volunteers make a difference
we will give you a complete training program at SAFA.
we will give you a complete training program at SAFA.
