The need to support refugees has never been more urgent but how can everyone working with them provide consistently effective care? Written for a range of professionals including therapists teachers social workers housing support workers & healthcare professionals this essential guide offers a holistic person-centred framework to ensure that all those working with refugees to provide them with excellent support Informed by the authors' direct work with refugees the book starts with a comprehensive introduction to understanding the underlying issues that lead to the complex needs of an asylum seeking client group Using an easy-to-follow 'what?' 'why?' & 'how?' structure within the four key phases of refugee experience It also shows professionals how to sensitively address trauma loss & separation with clients who are adjusting to a foreign culture & language using three core principles (therapeutic relationship bearing witness & psycho-education) Informed & accessible this guide will help you create a safe welcoming environment for asylum seekers in all stages of their journey to improve their psychosocial wellbeing & mental health