About us
Sesame Organisation is an anti-racist charity employing intersectional approaches to promote racial harmony and empower East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) communities in the UK. We achieve this through our free mental health services, community events, and training. Sesame Organisation is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 1217056).
Our Mental Health Services
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Group Support
We provide free group support spaces for ESEA individuals living in the UK. These include:
-Open and closed groups
-Cantonese & Vietnamese speaking groups
-LGBTQIA+ groups
-ESEA therapists peer support groups
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Individual Counselling
We provide free individual therapy for the following communities:
-Support workers supporting the ESEA community
-ESEA, NHS staff
-Trans ESEA folk
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Befriending
Our Befriending Project pairs international students from ESEA heritages/countries with UK-based local volunteers, who may be from any heritage(s), in their city. This project currently runs in London, Bristol, and Manchester.
For international students, sign up here
For UK based volunteers, sign up here
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Cultural Competence Training
We offer a free, one-day online CPD-certified cultural competence training for support workers and professionals. The reflective session enhances awareness and skills for working effectively with ESEA communities.
Sign up here
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Parent Community Group
We offer an online community group for parents who have children who are part of the ESEA community. This includes parents who do not themselves identify as ESEA. This group meets twice a month.
Sign up here
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Community Events
We host community based events across the UK which aim to facilitate inclusive events that build trust, spark meaningful conversation about mental health, and help dismantle barriers to support.
Community Events
At the heart of everything we do is community building. Our events bring ESEA community members together through food, music, arts, and celebration. In September 2025, we commemorated ESEA Heritage Month with our third annual Community Care Retreat, in collaboration with Museum of the Home. Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund for supporting this event. Watch the highlights video here, and check out our upcoming events below!
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