Happy Mind | Happy Vibes | Happy Life
Family Consultation Centre (FCC) is a dedicated hub of support for individuals and families in need, founded by a team of passionate professionals committed to enhancing community well-being. Our mission is to provide top-tier services for family health, fostering happiness and harmony within individuals, families, and society at large.
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At FCC, we offer confidential therapy sessions conducted by trained professionals, providing a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Our multi-lingual services cater to diverse needs, offering advice and guidance in Persian, English, and Arabic, both individually and in group settings. Our programs focus on family consultation, positive thinking methodologies, and social-cultural services, prioritizing equitable access to health and social care, particularly for marginalized communities such as migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees.
- Dedicated hub of support for individuals and families in need.
- Confidential therapy sessions with trained professionals in Persian, English, and Arabic.
- Focus on equitable access to health and social care for marginalized communities, promoting integration and well-being.
FCC's services
How We Can Help
Family Consultation
FCC's primary service is family consultation, which assists families in tackling the bad relations of members.
Some common reasons why families seek consultation include:
- Conflict or tension between family members (ex., couples, teenagers)
- Parent-child relationship difficulties
- Parenting challenges
- Major life changes or transitions (e.g., divorce, relocation, job loss)
- Emotional distress (ex., anxiety, depression, stress)
- Communication breakdown (ex., misunderstandings, conflicts)
- Lack of self-confidence, trust and support (which can create a sense of isolation and detachment, leading to feelings of loneliness and insecurity)
- Unhealthy coping mechanisms (like drug addiction)
Social and Cultural Services
The programme revolves around supporting and promoting cultural activities, heritage, and traditions.
There are a variety of services that can be offered based on the client's desires, such as:
- Translation/Interpretation services in Persian and Arabic, in-person or remotely, via video or phone.
- Teaching/Improving languages (English, Persian and Arabic)
- Exhibitions, performances
- Workshops, lectures, and festivals (ex., Nowrooz ceremonies)
Positive Thinking
Positive thinking plays a vital role in helping people make positive changes in their lives and strengthening Communities. If people knew how powerful their thoughts are, they would never think negatively. If words are toxic, our thoughts are toxic, negative, and harmful. Negative thinking impacts mental health and an individual's and society's overall well-being. To reverse the circle, the client needs to replace toxic thoughts with positive and constructive thoughts. Zahra has invented a new method in which, with the combination of recital and playing the oriental Daf drum instrument, she helps clients recover their positive memories.
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Meet Our Experts
Our administration and support staff all have exceptional people skills and trained to assist you with all medical enquiries.
Hossein Alizadeh
Director
Hossein Alizadeh is a director of the Family Consultation Centre (FCC). He has completed his doctoral in Social Sciences and Humanities. He has long job experience working with international bodies like the Red Cross and the Commission of Sustainable Development, two international bodies specialising in helping needy people. He has been assisting Zahra in running her courses as a family consultant in Iran and Finland in refugee camps, DIDAR Institute, and the Finnish Red Cross. He also has worked with refugee camps in the aftermath of the 2015 massive immigration of asylum seekers to the EU. He is familiar with Persian and Arab cultures, making him an excellent advisor to Zahra in FCC to provide good services for immigrants and refugees. He speaks Persian, English and Arabic.
Zahra Alizadeh
Director
Zahra Alizadeh, the Director, holds an MA in Health and Clinical Psychology and a BA in Educational Affairs and Family Consultation. She has extensive experience in both family consultation and the health and clinical psychological sciences, having practiced for almost two decades in Iran and Finland. In Finland, Zahra has closely cooperated with Finnish Setelmentti (a Finnish governmental body) in refugee camps, DIDAR Institute, and the Finnish Red Cross. Additionally, as a native Persian speaker, she is a trained and professional instructor in teaching the Persian language at various levels (elementary, secondary, and high school), having taught Persian in Iran, Egypt, Finland, and online.
