Sexual assault survivors calling up for mental health support were rejected more than 10,000 times over the past year.
The people were told there was simply no capacity.
Waitlists are also growing fast with those lucky enough to secure an appointment waiting up to six months to be heard.
ACC says it has doubled its sensitive claims therapists but admits to the huge demand - something it says is down to a greater willingness to come forward.
Hamish Cardwell has the story.
