Home Visits

Home Visits Services at Lotus Wellness Trust

Lotus Wellness Trust recognizes that accessing traditional counselling services can present significant barriers for some young people. These barriers may include:

• Transportation limitations: Difficulty accessing public transportation or having reliable transportation to and from a counselling office.
• Childcare responsibilities: Challenges in finding childcare arrangements during counselling appointments.
• Time constraints: Difficulty fitting counselling appointments into busy schedules.
• Stigma associated with mental health: Fear of judgment or social stigma related to seeking mental health support.
• Cultural and social norms: Cultural norms that may discourage seeking professional help.

To address these challenges and increase accessibility to mental health support, Lotus Wellness Trust offers Home Visits as an alternative service delivery model.

Key Features of Home Visits:

• Convenience and Accessibility: Home visits bring counselling services directly to the client, eliminating the need for travel and increasing accessibility for individuals with limited mobility or transportation challenges.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Home visits can be scheduled at times that are convenient for the client, accommodating busy schedules and childcare responsibilities.
• Increased Comfort and Trust: Providing counselling in a familiar and comfortable environment like the client’s home can help to reduce anxiety and build trust between the client and the therapist.
• Culturally Sensitive Approach: Home visits can be particularly beneficial for clients from culturally diverse backgrounds, as they allow for the incorporation of cultural considerations into the therapeutic process. For example, home visits can be conducted in a culturally appropriate setting, respecting the client’s privacy and cultural norms.
• Addressing Specific Needs: Home visits can be particularly beneficial for clients with specific needs, such as those experiencing severe anxiety or trauma, who may find it difficult to leave their homes.

Benefits of Home Visits for Clients:

• Reduced anxiety and stress: Eliminating the need to travel and providing a familiar and comfortable environment can significantly reduce anxiety and stress levels for clients.
• Increased accessibility: Home visits make counselling services more accessible for individuals with limited mobility, transportation challenges, or childcare responsibilities.
• Improved engagement and adherence to treatment: The convenience and flexibility of home visits can improve client engagement and adherence to the treatment plan.
• Increased trust and rapport: Providing counselling in a familiar and comfortable environment can help to build trust and rapport between the client and the therapist.