We understand that you may be suffering from many losses. You have lost your homes and jobs. You have also had to leave your country.

You have been separated from family and loved ones. Many of you will have experienced or seen very upsetting things. On top of this you have had to cope with temporary accommodation and now, getting used to a new country.

You are likely to be feeling tired and upset. You may be finding it difficult to sleep or that you want to sleep all the time. Your appetite may be affected. You may find that you are crying a lot or that you feel numb or in shock. Some of you may be having nightmares or find that unwanted thoughts and pictures are coming into your mind.

These feelings are normal after all you have been through. Crying can sometimes bring relief. Often talking to other people who have been through the same traumas may ease your distress.

You may find that talking to your family and friends is all the help you need. This is often the case and distressing feelings can naturally lessen in their own time. If, after a month or two, you are still feeling very disturbed by nightmares and distressing memories and feel you need to get professional help we will try to arrange this for you. If you do not have any family and friends in this country and want to talk to someone we will try and arrange this for you.

When you settle in your new accommodation you will be registered with a doctor. This doctor is called a General Practitioner or G.P. You must see your G.P. before you can attend any other specialist service. Your G.P. will be able to arrange for psychological help. You or your child would visit a therapist for an appointment that would last about an hour. If you would prefer to see a female therapist we will try and arrange this for you. We will arrange for an interpreter to be present if necessary.