Nine counsellors in Scotland are accessible to deaf and deafblind people.  Either they are themselves Deaf BSL users, or if hearing, are qualified at least to Level Two BSL and are deaf aware.

In 2009/10 three Counselling Training workshops were held - in Dundee, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
Deaf and deafblind people, interested in joining the counselling profession, were invited to find out what is involved in training.
Workshops were held with the support of The University of Abertay, Adam Smith College, The University of Strathclyde, Motherwell College, The University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen College.
Attendees at these workshops found out what is involved in training, what is expected of students and also what support is available.

There have been successes - with some attendees going on to enter training.

If you are interested in training to become a counsellor, please download our directory with information about all training courses in Scotland, at College and University level.
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If you would like further information please contact Barbra Wylie on Tel/Text 0141 221 2991
Email barbra@scod.org.uk