Seafarers
Trauma Therapy Grants
“I look back and wonder how much more I could have thrived – in my career at sea and in my personal relationships – if only I had been able to access therapy. That is my main motivation for helping to fund these therapy sessions for seafarers.
“Whatever the difficulties or trauma a seafarer has encountered – abandonment, piracy, bullying, harassment or a death on board – if they find themselves struggling with being the best version of themselves that they can be, I want to help them overcome some of the barriers. Life at sea is hard enough – it’s harder still when we face troubles. But help is here.”
Funder of our new trauma therapy grants
Gender or sexuality-based challenges, including bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence while working as a seafarer in the maritime industry, has a profound impact on individuals and often results in long-term trauma.
Our new trauma therapy grants of up to £500 has been funded by an active seafarer, who wishes to remain anonymous.
The grants are to cover counselling costs and are available to female and male seafarers.
If you have any questions or would like any more information, please contact Babz Kidd in confidence at [email protected]
All information provided by the applicant will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating the grant application. The Society is committed to respecting the privacy of all applicants and ensuring that sensitive information is handled with the utmost care and in line with our GDPR Policy.
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