Lifespan Health has a team of specialists to help you through trauma. Any overwhelming event can cause trauma. Traumatic events may include:

• Domestic violence

• Sexual assault, rape or childhood abuse

• Disasters (e.g. Christchurch Earthquake), war, murder, imprisonment etc

• Motor vehicle or work accidents

• Physical abuse or assault

• Childhood trauma (premature birth, serious illness, loss or separation from parents, neglect, abuse etc)

• Emotional or mental abuse

•Serious illness or surgery

• Sudden grief, loss or separation

Working with Trauma will require patience and time, and our team at Lifespan are qualified to help you through your journey.

• Health Insurance policies may cover Psychological Treatment.

• WINZ Beneficiaries or those on low income may be eligible for government support.

• ACC will meet the cost for psychological services if clients are eligible.

– Sensitive Claim for psychological issues following sexual abuse.

– Psychological Services for clients with psychological issues secondary to a physical injury e.g. Traumatic Brain or Spinal Cord Injury.

• Student Psychologist. Reduced rates to see one of our Masters or Doctoral Level Students, all of whom are well trained in addition to being supervised by Lifespan Senior Psychologists.