Mental Health Support for Delivering Change Participants
Emotional Respite Disability Counselling Service is proud to provide dedicated mental health support for participants of Delivering Change training delivered in partnership with Museums Galleries Scotland.
We understand that the content of Delivering Change can be powerful, personal, and at times emotionally triggering. Exploring disability, ableism, lived experience, identity, and systemic barriers may surface past experiences, challenge long-held beliefs, or bring up difficult emotions. You are not expected to process this alone.
Participants are entitled to up to six (6) free counselling sessions with our service.
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Why Support Is Offered
Delivering Change explores topics such as:
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Definitions and models of disability, including the Social Model
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Personal and societal experiences of disability
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Ableism and anti-ableism
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Intersectionality and recognising bias
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Language of disability
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Inclusive and accessible design
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Environmental and communication barriers
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Situational, temporary, and permanent barriers
These discussions can resonate deeply, especially for those with lived experience of disability, caring roles, marginalised identities, or personal encounters with discrimination. Emotional responses such as anger, grief, confusion, vulnerability, or overwhelm are completely valid.
Our role is to provide a safe, confidential space to reflect, unpack, and process whatever arises.
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What We Offer
A Safe, Affirming Space
We provide a supportive environment grounded in respect, inclusion, and anti-ableist practice. Our counsellors understand disability through a social and intersectional lens and work in a way that centres dignity and autonomy.
Up to 6 Free Sessions
Delivering Change participants may access up to six counselling sessions at no cost. These sessions can be used to:
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Process emotional responses to training content
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Reflect on personal experiences of disability or ableism
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Explore identity and intersectionality
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Manage stress, anxiety, or workplace impact
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Build resilience and emotional regulation tools
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Strengthen confidence in inclusive practice
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Accessible & Inclusive Support
We are committed to reducing barriers to mental health care. We offer:
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Online and telephone sessions
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Flexible appointment times
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Clear, accessible communication
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Adjustments to meet individual access needs
If you require specific accommodations, we will work collaboratively to support you.
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Who This Is For
This service is available to individuals who have taken part in Delivering Change training through Museums Galleries Scotland and who may have:
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Felt emotionally impacted or triggered by the content
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Experienced discomfort when reflecting on ableism or bias
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Connected personally with discussions around disability
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Felt overwhelmed by new learning
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Identified past experiences that require further processing
You do not need to be in crisis to access support. Preventative and reflective counselling is welcome.
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Our Approach
Emotional Respite Disability Counselling Service works from:
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A trauma-informed framework
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Anti-ableist and socially conscious practice
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Person-centred values
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Strength-based and empowering approaches
We recognise disability as both a lived identity and a socially constructed experience shaped by environmental and systemic barriers. We hold space for complexity, including the limitations of models such as the Social Model, and honour each person’s individual narrative.
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Confidentiality
Your sessions are confidential and independent from Museums Galleries Scotland and the Delivering Change training team. No information will be shared without your consent, except where legally required for safety reasons.
Accessing counselling will not affect your professional standing or involvement in training.
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How to Access Your Free Sessions
If you have been referred or would like to self-refer, following your Delivering Change training:
You are welcome to get in touch below. We are happy to answer any questions.
You will receive a password to access to book online. Please ensure you use the same therapist each time.
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​​​​​​​​​​​You don’t have to hold it alone. Learning about disability, ableism, and systemic barriers can be transformative, and transformation can be emotionally demanding. Taking space to reflect and process is not a weakness; it is part of meaningful change.
We are here to support you.