Used Saltwater Fishing Tackle

Last week I went on a fishing trip with a good friend who through a terrible accident lost two of his fingers. We were fishing in the western atlantic off Maine for bluefin tuna, which can be dangerous, after all, we're talking about using a rod and reel to catch a fish that can weigh well over 1,000 pounds. He is usually cautious, but was holding the rod in such a way that two of his fingers on his left hand were casually resting on the fishing rod line; when the tuna took the bait, the force and strength of his pull on the fishing line was so powerful that the line sliced clean through his fourth and fifth fingers. We tried to save them but couldn't get back to shore fast enough to reattach them. We were all traumitized by the experience, and I know that my friend is hurting more than he is willing or able to let on. The thing is, I want to be a help in any way I can, is there a specific way to approach the topic with him/should I suggest counseling or something?