Our aim is to walk alongside the individual and work with him or her through the trauma and on to recovery

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Current research has proven that two particular therapeutic models are successful in helping people who have suffered a traumatic incident and as a result are affected by symptoms of PTSD. These are Trauma-focused CBT and EMDR. Both of these models involve focus on the traumatic-incident. All ASSIST specialist therapist are trained and experienced in either one or both of these approaches. NICE Guidelines for PTSD note that non-directive therapeutic models are not effective in treating the after effects of trauma.