Since 2008, the TFV has supported psychological rehabilitation for victims. This work helps people heal from the psychological effects of conflict, find ways of coping with the pressures of post-conflict life, and take part fully in family, working and community life on their own terms.

Support is offered at several levels. In communities, it aims to create an environment where recovery can take root. For individuals, victims and members of their families and households can access individual and group counselling with professionally qualified therapists. People who need more specialised care can see a clinical psychologist or be referred to specialised mental health providers.

Where needed, the TFV works in partnership with local organisations to strengthen local mental health services. Through its partners, it offers intensive trauma care in small groups and individual psychotherapy. This care is for people living with post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression or other effects of what they experienced during the conflict.

Assessments after six months of therapy show that symptoms become less frequent. These reductions were statistically significant and large, which points to clinically meaningful change.

TFV partners also hold community awareness activities. These help identify communities that would benefit from mental health support, open conversations about how torture and trauma affect individuals and whole communities, and let people know where they can find help.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is among the approaches TFV partners have found effective in strengthening social connection in conflict-affected communities. Partners adapt it to local cultural contexts so that it reflects how people understand distress, healing and community. Many people have made practices such as relaxation exercises and sharing their experiences with others part of their daily lives.