Trauma Therapy

Making a referral

We only accept referrals from existing referral partners.

If you are not a referral partner, please refer clients to one of the organisations listed below. They can then refer on to us.

We work this way to ensure clients receive both practical and psychological support, and because we are a small service with limited capacity.

If you are a referral partner, please check the referral criteria with your TFSW link worker before completing the form on this page.

What we offer

TFSW offers free, specialised, long-term psychotherapy and counselling for refugees and people seeking asylum in Bristol, as well as a limited number of clients in Somerset and Devon.

We aim to be as accessible as possible. We provide interpreters and offer sessions in person, online, or by telephone.

We try to offer an initial session soon after referral. However, we do have a waiting list and are not a front-line crisis service.

If you need urgent emotional support

The Samaritans helpline is available 24hours a day, every day on 116 123 or you can get help via SMS 24/7, by texting "SHOUT" to 85258.

If you are in danger, or worried that you're unable to keep yourself safe, go to your nearest hospital Accident & Emergency department, or call 999.