Edinburgh: Edinburgh Traumatic Stress Centre (Rivers Centre), Tipperlinn House, Tipperlinn Road, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh EH10 5HF. Tel: 0131 537 6874/6629; Fax: 0131 537 6104. Contacts: Chris Freeman (chris.freeman@nhs.net), Claire Fyvie (claire.fyvie@lpct.scot.nhs.uk).

The Edinburgh Traumatic Stress Centre (Rivers Centre) is located in the grounds of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. It has a separate waiting area from general outpatients. It accepts referrals from general practitioners and other agencies, but not direct referrals from the public. Waiting list - normally 6 weeks to assessment, but urgent cases can be seen within a few days. Services offered include a variety of psychotherapies (CBT, IPT, CAT), EMDR, art therapy, physiotherapy, group treatments. Most work is with individuals but couples and family work can be offered. Age range: 18 years and over. Family members under 18 may be included in treatment as appropriate.

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