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Emergency service personnel Combat veterans Refugees and asylum seekers Survivors of acts of human violence, crime and terror Victims of serious road traffic accidents, industrial, domestic or medical accidents Survivors of disasters such as train crashes, gas explosions, environmental disasters Survivors of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods hurricanes Jurors exposed to traumatic trial material
Supervision, training and consulatancy Access to a network of local and national trauma services and voluntary agencies Medico-legal reports for criminal cases and civil litigation Training in assessment and management of acute trauma reactions Handbooks and clinical guidelines for treatment Expertise in rating scales
The Rivers Centre offers assessment and treatment of psychological reaction s to trauma including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), major depression and other anxiety disorders. We offer help to people who have experienced traumatic events for example
The Rivers Centre offers assessment and treatment of psychological reactions to trauma including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), major depression and other anxiety disorders. We offer help to people who have experienced traumatic events for example
The services offered include the following: Assessment, psychological debriefing or critical incident stress debriefing; treatment of acute traumatic stress reaction; treatment of prolonged stress reaction; treatment of post traumatic stress disorder and treatment of other conditions related to or triggered by traumatic stress such as depression, phobias and panic attacks.
The time-course of the syndrome is important, as PTSD may start soon after the traumatic event or may have delayed presentation. Although most individuals have stable symptoms, some may have fluctuating symptoms meeting the diagnostic criteria at some time and not at others. However, in practice, it is often helpful to be able to talk about the processes that may be involved in PTSD even if the individual fails to meet all the diagnostic criteria.
The initial assessment will be an individual private interview which may last between 1 and 3 hours which will depend on whether or not the patient feels comfortable with telling their story. Rating scales of general functioning will be used and specific scales which rate depression, anxiety or specific PTSD symptoms may also be used. The rating scales allow both patient and therapist to determine changes which take place during a course of treatment. During the assessment phase, there will not usually be a physical examination or blood tests although these may be carried out either by us or the patients GP if it is necessary to do so.
The team at the Rivers Centre will also be able to offer practical advice to clients with regards to the types of benefits that they may be eligible for and who to contact. We will also be able to give advice about who to contact with regards to legal issues and any medical follow up queries
The Rivers Centre offers assessment and treatment of psychological reaction s to trauma including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), major depression and other anxiety disorders. We offer help to people who have experienced traumatic events for example
Emergency service personnel Combat veterans Refugees and asylum seekers Survivors of acts of human violence, crime and terror Victims of serious road traffic accidents, industrial, domestic or medical accidents Survivors of disasters such as train crashes, gas explosions, environmental disasters Survivors of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods hurricanes Jurors exposed to traumatic trial material
Supervision, training and consulatancy Access to a network of local and national trauma services and voluntary agencies Medico-legal reports for criminal cases and civil litigation Training in assessment and management of acute trauma reactions Handbooks and clinical guidelines for treatment Expertise in rating scales
All referrals will be made through the patient's General Practitioner directly to the Consultant Psychiatrist (Dr Chris Freeman). Each patient will receive a full assessment prior to accessing treatment following which a personalised, individual treatment plan will be collaboratively discussed and finalised.
All NHS referrals will be made through the patient's General Practitioner or Psychiatrist to the Referrals Manager. Self referrals are not accepted. Due to the demands on the service a waiting list is in operation. Further details of current waiting times are available from the Referrals Manager.
All referrals will be made through the patient's General Practitioner directly to the Consultant Psychiatrist (Dr Chris Freeman). Each patient will receive a full assessment prior to accessing treatment following which a personalised, individual treatment plan will be collaboratively discussed and finalised.
The services offered include the following: Assessment, psychological debriefing or critical incident stress debriefing; treatment of acute traumatic stress reaction; treatment of prolonged stress reaction; treatment of post traumatic stress disorder and treatment of other conditions related to or triggered by traumatic stress such as depression, phobias and panic attacks.
The time-course of the syndrome is important, as PTSD may start soon after the traumatic event or may have delayed presentation. Although most individuals have stable symptoms, some may have fluctuating symptoms meeting the diagnostic criteria at some time and not at others. However, in practice, it is often helpful to be able to talk about the processes that may be involved in PTSD even if the individual fails to meet all the diagnostic criteria.
The initial assessment will be an individual private interview which may last between 1 and 3 hours which will depend on whether or not the patient feels comfortable with telling their story. Rating scales of general functioning will be used and specific scales which rate depression, anxiety or specific PTSD symptoms may also be used. The rating scales allow both patient and therapist to determine changes which take place during a course of treatment. During the assessment phase, there will not usually be a physical examination or blood tests although these may be carried out either by us or the patients GP if it is necessary to do so.
The team at the Rivers Centre will also be able to offer practical advice to clients with regards to the types of benefits that they may be eligible for and who to contact. We will also be able to give advice about who to contact with regards to legal issues and any medical follow up queries