Supporting UK Reservists
Mental Health Support for Current and Former Reservists
Balancing civilian life with military service brings unique challenges. As a Reservist, you may experience similar trauma responses to regular forces personnel, but with different support structures and environments. PTSD Resolution is committed to supporting Reservists with mental health difficulties arising from your service.
The Unique Challenges Reservists Face
Reservists can experience distinctive stressors that may contribute to mental health issues:
- Transitioning between military and civilian environments - repeatedly adjusting between two different worlds
- Balancing military commitments with civilian employment
- Deployment experiences - exposure to traumatic events during operational tours
- Less immersive support structure
- Identity challenges - navigating multiple roles and identities
- Civilian understanding - colleagues and employers who may not understand your military experiences
Signs You Might Need Support
You might benefit from our support if you're experiencing:
- Flashbacks, nightmares or intrusive thoughts
- Difficulty readjusting after deployments
- Sleep problems or hypervigilance
- Anger, irritability or mood swings
- Relationship difficulties
- Concentration problems
- Anxiety, depression or emotional numbness
- Substance use to cope with symptoms
Our Commitment to Reservists
PTSD Resolution provides:
- Free therapy for current and former Reservists
- No need for referral - contact us directly
- Prompt support - typically arranged within days
- Local delivery - face-to-face therapy near you or online
- Flexible timing - sessions scheduled around your commitments
- Brief intervention - most clients need just 5-7 sessions
- Complete confidentiality - your privacy is assured
Testimonial
"As a Reservist, I felt caught between two worlds - not fully civilian, not fully military. The therapy I received through PTSD Resolution helped me process my deployment experiences and develop strategies to balance these different aspects of my life. The flexibility of appointments meant I could fit therapy around both my civilian job and Reserve commitments."
— Former Army Reservist with deployment experience in Afghanistan
Employer Support
If your employer has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, they have committed to supporting Reservists. Our Trauma Awareness Training for Employers (TATE) helps organisations better understand and support Reservists experiencing trauma symptoms.
How to Get Help
Getting support is straightforward:
- Contact us on 0300 302 0551 or email contact@ptsdresolution.org
- Brief assessment to understand your specific needs
- Local therapist assigned promptly
- Begin sessions at times that fit your schedule