Sexual Abuse Therapists in Gibsons, BC
Do you find yourself pushing even when everything inside you says stop?
Maybe you’ve built a successful life on the outside—but inside, you feel wired, tired, or disconnected. You might be holding it all together while quietly battling anxiety, exhaustion, or the weight of experiences you’ve never fully talked about.
I work with driven people who want to understand why they can’t switch off—and how to finally feel at ease without losing their drive. Many of my clients are high achievers who’ve lived through painful or overwhelming experiences, including sexual trauma, and learned to cope by staying busy, controlled, or always “on.”
Do you find yourself pushing even when everything inside you says stop?
Maybe you’ve built a successful life on the outside—but inside, you feel wired, tired, or disconnected. You might be holding it all together while quietly battling anxiety, exhaustion, or the weight of experiences you’ve never fully talked about.
I work with driven people who want to understand why they can’t switch off—and how to finally feel at ease without losing their drive. Many of my clients are high achievers who’ve lived through painful or overwhelming experiences, including sexual trauma, and learned to cope by staying busy, controlled, or always “on.”
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. My goal is to work collaboratively with you based on your specific goals and needs with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe environment. I provide psychotherapy services to explore concerns relating, but not limited to, various forms of trauma and abuse, dissociative disorders, interpersonal relationships/attachment difficulties, substance use, self-esteem, identity, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. My goal is to work collaboratively with you based on your specific goals and needs with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe environment. I provide psychotherapy services to explore concerns relating, but not limited to, various forms of trauma and abuse, dissociative disorders, interpersonal relationships/attachment difficulties, substance use, self-esteem, identity, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness.
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I am limiting my practice to people interested in using and learning my Natural State Restoration method. I will also always have a place for survivors of maternal incest.
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I am limiting my practice to people interested in using and learning my Natural State Restoration method. I will also always have a place for survivors of maternal incest.
I have been in private practice for 20 years, and in the mental health field for almost 40 years. My practice draws self-referring, high-functioning adults. couples and families with addiction, anxiety, depression and attachment disorders affecting their lives beyond their historical, current or perceived ability of self-control. In couples, I usually begin individually to create safety and self-awareness, then re-convene targeting clear self-advocacy, expression and truthful communication. EMDR in the couple context can clear a lot of old trauma and wounded pattern-associations that mire us in destructive relational dynamics.
I have been in private practice for 20 years, and in the mental health field for almost 40 years. My practice draws self-referring, high-functioning adults. couples and families with addiction, anxiety, depression and attachment disorders affecting their lives beyond their historical, current or perceived ability of self-control. In couples, I usually begin individually to create safety and self-awareness, then re-convene targeting clear self-advocacy, expression and truthful communication. EMDR in the couple context can clear a lot of old trauma and wounded pattern-associations that mire us in destructive relational dynamics.
Reaching out for support can feel intimidating (and honestly, a bit overwhelming). A compassionate, supportive therapeutic relationship can make that first step feel less heavy.
I’m a counsellor with a deep curiosity about the human experience and a genuine respect for each person’s unique story — no two are the same, and I don’t believe they should be treated that way.
I take a collaborative approach, working alongside you rather than “fixing” you, to support a life that feels aligned with who you truly are. I support individuals in building lives that reflect balance, meaning, and purpose.
Reaching out for support can feel intimidating (and honestly, a bit overwhelming). A compassionate, supportive therapeutic relationship can make that first step feel less heavy.
I’m a counsellor with a deep curiosity about the human experience and a genuine respect for each person’s unique story — no two are the same, and I don’t believe they should be treated that way.
I take a collaborative approach, working alongside you rather than “fixing” you, to support a life that feels aligned with who you truly are. I support individuals in building lives that reflect balance, meaning, and purpose.
I am an RCC and somatic attachment psychotherapist with the BCACC. I specialize in adult ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. I work with individuals and couples. I strive to provide a counseling space that fosters safety, encourages growth, and supports each individual’s innate healing potential. I value allyship with the Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. I focus on long-term healing by unpacking current triggers through finding the root cause which is often linked to deep routed childhood trauma.
I am an RCC and somatic attachment psychotherapist with the BCACC. I specialize in adult ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. I work with individuals and couples. I strive to provide a counseling space that fosters safety, encourages growth, and supports each individual’s innate healing potential. I value allyship with the Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. I focus on long-term healing by unpacking current triggers through finding the root cause which is often linked to deep routed childhood trauma.
I believe that every client is unique and an expert in themselves. Sometimes, however, circumstances or events feel overwhelming and intrude on our ability to live the life we want. Having a person to support us on our journey to healing is necessary to feel capable of processing and transforming.
I believe that every client is unique and an expert in themselves. Sometimes, however, circumstances or events feel overwhelming and intrude on our ability to live the life we want. Having a person to support us on our journey to healing is necessary to feel capable of processing and transforming.
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I support you in managing: trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, divorce/custody litigation, sexual assault/abuse, perinatal issues, anxiety, and depression.
I invite you to connect with me for a brief complimentary phone call so that I can answer any questions you might have about me or the counselling process. This is a great opportunity to see if I might be a good fit for you to work with.
I support you in managing: trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, divorce/custody litigation, sexual assault/abuse, perinatal issues, anxiety, and depression.
I invite you to connect with me for a brief complimentary phone call so that I can answer any questions you might have about me or the counselling process. This is a great opportunity to see if I might be a good fit for you to work with.
Trauma impacts how we see the world, navigate through our experiences, and connect with others. While you are not the product of a single experience or relationship, sometimes one experience can feel so overwhelming that it overtakes over all others. Together, you can start to move towards a life where this problem or memory is no longer an obstacle.
Trauma impacts how we see the world, navigate through our experiences, and connect with others. While you are not the product of a single experience or relationship, sometimes one experience can feel so overwhelming that it overtakes over all others. Together, you can start to move towards a life where this problem or memory is no longer an obstacle.
Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma (of physical, combat, emotional, and/or sexual nature) survivors, inter-generational trauma survivors, immigrants and individuals navigating various life transitions, and individuals suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Emotional regulation difficulties, Substance use problems, and/or PTSD. I also work closely with Indigenous communities and in the past I served on reserve as a clinician.
Welcome! I support individuals and couples through a wide range of challenging issues and specialize in culturally-sensitive Trauma treatment. I have extensive training and experience working with adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma (of physical, combat, emotional, and/or sexual nature) survivors, inter-generational trauma survivors, immigrants and individuals navigating various life transitions, and individuals suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Emotional regulation difficulties, Substance use problems, and/or PTSD. I also work closely with Indigenous communities and in the past I served on reserve as a clinician.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor as well as a Certified Life Coach. The therapeutic approaches I use are dependent on your unique needs. If you have landed here, chances are you haven't been feeling quite like yourself. Whether you have lost a loved one, your career, a significant relationship or even your sense of self, you have come to the right place.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor as well as a Certified Life Coach. The therapeutic approaches I use are dependent on your unique needs. If you have landed here, chances are you haven't been feeling quite like yourself. Whether you have lost a loved one, your career, a significant relationship or even your sense of self, you have come to the right place.
I offer sessions in person in Squamish, BC, and virtually to clients throughout the province. I work with both individuals and couples, practicing from a biopsychosocial perspective that considers the whole person, including their nervous system, social dynamics, and personal circumstances affecting their well-being. I utilize various therapeutic modalities, including Family Systems, Nature-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method. Much of my work focuses on parenting and reparenting, trauma recovery, improving relationships, and addressing grief and loss.
I offer sessions in person in Squamish, BC, and virtually to clients throughout the province. I work with both individuals and couples, practicing from a biopsychosocial perspective that considers the whole person, including their nervous system, social dynamics, and personal circumstances affecting their well-being. I utilize various therapeutic modalities, including Family Systems, Nature-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method. Much of my work focuses on parenting and reparenting, trauma recovery, improving relationships, and addressing grief and loss.
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined. Transitions, relationships, and the ups and downs of our inner world can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning your direction. You may find yourself in familiar relationship patterns, feeling anxious beneath the surface, or noticing patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or struggling to set boundaries, even when you know something needs to change. Part of you understands what’s happening, but another part still feels stuck. Together, we’ll look at the patterns underneath what you’re experiencing, not just the symptoms, so change feels meaningful and lasting.
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined. Transitions, relationships, and the ups and downs of our inner world can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning your direction. You may find yourself in familiar relationship patterns, feeling anxious beneath the surface, or noticing patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or struggling to set boundaries, even when you know something needs to change. Part of you understands what’s happening, but another part still feels stuck. Together, we’ll look at the patterns underneath what you’re experiencing, not just the symptoms, so change feels meaningful and lasting.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, the founder of Integrate Counselling. I’m passionate about counselling because I know that with the right therapist at the right moment in your life, it can be both helpful and life changing. I know this because, over the years, I have witnessed so many clients move through their struggles to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they truly want. I have gathered this particular team of therapists together because I know how they work with clients. They have been either close colleagues of mine or past supervisees. I have witnessed their warmth, wisdom and effectiveness in working with clients.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, the founder of Integrate Counselling. I’m passionate about counselling because I know that with the right therapist at the right moment in your life, it can be both helpful and life changing. I know this because, over the years, I have witnessed so many clients move through their struggles to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and what they truly want. I have gathered this particular team of therapists together because I know how they work with clients. They have been either close colleagues of mine or past supervisees. I have witnessed their warmth, wisdom and effectiveness in working with clients.
I’m so glad you are here. New Clients are welcome, both young and old (individuals, couples, families). Let’s talk about how therapy helps. There are so many ways we can feel better, we just need to take one step. Reaching out is the first, and often clients feel better after the first session. There are no waitlists for new clients, when you are ready to begin, we begin. Every moment is an opportunity to feel better, but sometimes we lose hope and stop trying. I encourage self love and self-compassion with playfulness and creativity. “Love has the intense ability to heal the wounds from the blows that life gives us.” Sue Johnson
I’m so glad you are here. New Clients are welcome, both young and old (individuals, couples, families). Let’s talk about how therapy helps. There are so many ways we can feel better, we just need to take one step. Reaching out is the first, and often clients feel better after the first session. There are no waitlists for new clients, when you are ready to begin, we begin. Every moment is an opportunity to feel better, but sometimes we lose hope and stop trying. I encourage self love and self-compassion with playfulness and creativity. “Love has the intense ability to heal the wounds from the blows that life gives us.” Sue Johnson
Working alongside individuals, couples, teenagers, and parents, I strive to help each client find clarity, ignite their inner strengths, and learn the tools that can help them push through the muck that life tends to pile in front of us. I have experience sitting with folks navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, adverse childhood experiences, and histories of self-harm. I also work with couples looking to recover their connection through improved communication, conflict resolution, and understanding their unique attachments. And, I work with parents as they wade through the overwhelming and heavy challenges of raising tiny humans
Working alongside individuals, couples, teenagers, and parents, I strive to help each client find clarity, ignite their inner strengths, and learn the tools that can help them push through the muck that life tends to pile in front of us. I have experience sitting with folks navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, adverse childhood experiences, and histories of self-harm. I also work with couples looking to recover their connection through improved communication, conflict resolution, and understanding their unique attachments. And, I work with parents as they wade through the overwhelming and heavy challenges of raising tiny humans
Welcome—I'm Jenna.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, high‑performance athletes, women and families. My work focuses on children ages 3–11, teens ages 12–24, families and women navigating the challenges and transitions that come with various stages of life.
I provide evidence‑based, developmentally attuned counselling that helps clients build confidence, clarity, and resilience. I support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, emotional regulation, women's wellbeing, family transitions, co‑parenting concerns, and performance athletes.
Welcome—I'm Jenna.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with 20 years of experience supporting children, teens, high‑performance athletes, women and families. My work focuses on children ages 3–11, teens ages 12–24, families and women navigating the challenges and transitions that come with various stages of life.
I provide evidence‑based, developmentally attuned counselling that helps clients build confidence, clarity, and resilience. I support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, emotional regulation, women's wellbeing, family transitions, co‑parenting concerns, and performance athletes.
Meaningful relationships are everything to me and a big part of why I became a therapist. When we feel safe, heard, and understood, we can work through challenging emotions and feel more connected to the different parts of ourselves.
Whether you’ve experienced trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, identity shifts, or just need an open ear, I’m here to support you on your healing journey.
We will explore thoughts, patterns, and emotions and help you understand what your nervous system needs to feel more safe, regulated, and resourced in times of stress or conflict.
Meaningful relationships are everything to me and a big part of why I became a therapist. When we feel safe, heard, and understood, we can work through challenging emotions and feel more connected to the different parts of ourselves.
Whether you’ve experienced trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, identity shifts, or just need an open ear, I’m here to support you on your healing journey.
We will explore thoughts, patterns, and emotions and help you understand what your nervous system needs to feel more safe, regulated, and resourced in times of stress or conflict.
I work collaboratively with individual clients, families, and couples to support the unique needs and goals of each client. I place the safety of my clients first and foremost. Working from a strengths-based perspective, I help clients build from current strengths while also working to provide clients with new skills. Anxiety and depression are areas I commonly work to support clients with. Additionally, some clients choose to work through past trauma. If you are looking for support in an area not mentioned in my profile, please feel free to reach out and ask any questions you might have.
I work collaboratively with individual clients, families, and couples to support the unique needs and goals of each client. I place the safety of my clients first and foremost. Working from a strengths-based perspective, I help clients build from current strengths while also working to provide clients with new skills. Anxiety and depression are areas I commonly work to support clients with. Additionally, some clients choose to work through past trauma. If you are looking for support in an area not mentioned in my profile, please feel free to reach out and ask any questions you might have.
I have immense gratitude to be a psychotherapist for over thirty years and still feel a sense of awe in the strength and resilience and wisdom inherent in each person I meet. My role as a psychotherapist is to help you access the wisdom inside you so that you may heal from what has prevented you from being in a place of peace and contentment in yourself. Together we will transform loss, trauma, and life transitions into new hope and possibilities. It's about bringing more joy and creativity into each day and having more presence in all the moments of your life. As a seasoned therapist, I am ready to be with you on this journey.
I have immense gratitude to be a psychotherapist for over thirty years and still feel a sense of awe in the strength and resilience and wisdom inherent in each person I meet. My role as a psychotherapist is to help you access the wisdom inside you so that you may heal from what has prevented you from being in a place of peace and contentment in yourself. Together we will transform loss, trauma, and life transitions into new hope and possibilities. It's about bringing more joy and creativity into each day and having more presence in all the moments of your life. As a seasoned therapist, I am ready to be with you on this journey.
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How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.