The Independent Psychological Service

Sexual Harm Service

Description

Counselling and social work to support children, youth, adults and family/whānau who have been affected by family harm or sexual abuse.

Age: All ages and genders

Region: Christchurch, Nelson, Hurunui, West Coast, Glen Eden (Auckland)

Description:

We are a group of 20 psychologists, therapists, counsellors and social workers aiming to support children, youth, adults and family/whānau of all genders, address the emotional harm inflicted by sexual abuse or family harm.

Services are confidential and FREE if eligible for ACC cover.

We can also provide support for those who have caused sexual harm to others or have harmful sexual thoughts.

Other psychological services we provide include:

Individual and couple counselling
Group facilitation
Conflict resolution
Critical stress management
Professional supervision
Custody and care evaluations
Counselling for those affected by family violence addressing the emotional impact of trauma
Counselling for parents
Referral to other specialist services where appropriate

How to Access:

Individual providers can be found and contacted by clicking on the following regions:

Or contact us here

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Services provided via ACC or employee assistance programmes are fully funded. Other service fees are negotiable with the individual provider concerned.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need ACC counselling?

ACC Sensitive Claims counselling for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

Sexual harm victims/survivors - Do you need help and support?

Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

Support and counselling

Specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual harm.

Harmful sexual behaviour

Harmful sexual behaviour services provide specialist support for people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour or who have concerning sexual behaviour.

Abuse and violence support

Counselling for those affected by family violence addressing the emotional impact of trauma. Counselling for those affected by family violence addressing the emotional impact of trauma.

Conflict resolution mediation
Counselling
Family violence intervention
Information and support
Referral to specialist services

Counselling for those affected by family violence addressing the emotional impact of trauma.

Pregnancy and parenting

Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.

Parent wellbeing

Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly