Mr Jorawar Singh Rathour

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Services

1-to-1 addiction and homeless support

About me and my practice

My practice is built around meeting people where they are — often literally, on the street, at the point of crisis rather than in a consulting room. I take a trauma-informed approach, understanding that addiction rarely exists in isolation from homelessness, loss, or unresolved trauma, and I try to build trust before anything else. I believe in practical, immediate support alongside longer-term therapeutic engagement — whether that's responding to an overdose risk, sitting with someone through a difficult moment, or gently opening the door to treatment when they're ready, not when a service dictates. Language and cultural understanding matter to me too; being able to speak with clients in Punjabi or Hindi often removes a barrier that would otherwise keep them from support altogether. Ultimately, I see my role as bridging the gap between people who are hardest to reach and the services that could help them — staying consistent, non-judgemental, and present, even when progress is slow.

Outline of offer

I offer trauma-informed addiction support alongside practical outreach support, primarily for people experiencing homelessness and substance dependency. This includes one-to-one support, harm reduction support (including Naloxone administration where needed), and crisis intervention using ASIST and MHFA training. I work alongside referral pathways into structured treatment and recovery services and support clients in navigating access to GPs, housing, and other essential services. Where language is a barrier, I offer support in Punjabi and Hindi.

Experience

I am a Senior Member of the ACCPH and a Professional Associate of the Institute of Counselling (Scotland). In 2020 I founded the London Homeless Welfare Team (LHWT), a Community Interest Company supporting an average of 100 people a week experiencing homelessness, many with co-occurring substance dependency and mental health needs. Through this work I have developed extensive frontline experience in addiction outreach, crisis response, and harm reduction, holding Naloxone, MHFA, and ASIST training. I work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary sector services on referral pathways for clients affected by addiction.