ACC Sensitive Claims (ISSC)

Family Start West Coast/Buller has an experienced team of clinicians that are accredited to provide assessments and therapy related to sexual trauma and sexual harm.

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These services are available to any adult or child who has experienced sexual trauma in New Zealand at any point in their lives.

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This support is fully funded by ACC and you can start whenever you are ready. There are also support services available for your family and whānau.

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To access this service, you will need to meet with an ACC registered therapist who will explain the process to you. Don't worry, we can put you in touch with one!

• You can start therapy as soon as a therapist is available

• You do not need to wait for ACC to process your claim

• You can choose how long you want counselling for

• You can take a break and come back to counselling at a later date if you wish

• It is okay to change therapists if you want someone who better suits you