Sight Loss Counselling

**RNIB Sight Loss Counselling Service** The RNIB Counselling team provides dedicated emotional support for individuals experiencing sight loss. Our accredited service is designed for blind and partially sighted individuals, ensuring a confidential and professional space to discuss your feelings and challenges. **What We Offer:** - **One-to-One Telephone Counselling**: Speak privately with a qualified counsellor to discuss your situation and emotions. - **Online Counselling**: Reach out through our self-referral form to connect via email, video, or instant messaging. - **Telephone Support Groups**: Join small group sessions led by a counsellor to share experiences and feelings with others. - **Guides to Good Mental Health**: Access informative guides that provide tips for enhancing your mental wellbeing. **Eligibility**: Our counselling services are complimentary for blind and partially sighted individuals, as well as their family and friends impacted by sight loss. Telephone counselling is available for both adults and children aged 11 and above, while online counselling is restricted to those aged 18 and older. **Contact Information**: - **Helpline**: Call us at 0303 123 9999 - **Hours**: Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 8 PM; Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM - **Email**: helpline@rnib.org.uk - **Counselling Team**: For direct inquiries, leave a message at 020 7391 2186 or email cwt@rnib.org.uk. **Confidentiality Assurance**: Your privacy is our priority. All communications are confidential, and personal information will not be shared without your consent, except in cases of serious safety concerns. **Next Steps**: - **For Online Counselling**: Complete the self-referral form, and expect a follow-up email within a few days. - **For Telephone Counselling**: A member of our team will contact you within a week to schedule an initial assessment. For support or to initiate counselling, please reach out today!