Welcome to the Northern Ireland Centre for Trauma & Transformation Website

You can watch a brief overview of our work by viewing the NICTT DVD 
                                                                      
Background to the Centre


The Centre was set up by a charitable trust in 2002, and is based in Omagh, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Our principal aims are to provide training and support developments in relation to cognitive therapy and psychological trauma related disorders. Please see our training page for more details.

We provide a trauma focused cognitive therapy treatment programme for people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related conditions. Subject to capacity this service is available to people affected by incidents linked to the Northern Ireland conflict (The Troubles) and other (non-Troubles) traumatic experiences. Please see our treatment programme page for more information.

We also undertake research, policy development (including disaster mental health planning) and, where possible, provide support to NGOs in other countries through our humanitarian relief programme where there is a need for training in relation to psychological trauma.

The centre was initially funded by Northern Ireland Office to April 2006 and is now mainly funded by the Department of Health & Social Services Public Safety Northern Ireland (DHSSPSNI).

Recent and important news

In 2005/2006 the centre undertook a trial of its treatment approach for patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (trauma focused cognitive therapy as developed by Ehlers & Clark 2000). The study examined the effectiveness of this approach for people with enduring and complicated PTSD, most of whom had been involved in traumatic events associated with the conflict in Northern Ireland. A report on this randomised controlled trial was published by the British Medical Journal in June 2007. You can access details of the paper on our Research and Reports page.

Guidance on advice provided

This site contains general health information offered as a public service for informational and educational puposes. The information provided is not a substitute for professional therapeutic or medical assessment, advice or treatment. If you suspect that you or someone you care about has a psychological trauma related condition, it is important to secure the advice of a suitably qualified medical or health care professional for additional guidance or a consultation regarding the proper diagnosis and treatment.

NICTT gratefully acknowledges the support of Paul Seawright for his kind permission to use his photographs.