Sexual Abuse Therapists in Richmond, BC
You may be dealing with experiences that still feel present even if they happened a long time ago. Trauma doesn’t always show up as a clear memory—it often appears as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, shutdown, irritability, difficulty trusting others, or a persistent sense of being stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. For many people, the challenge isn’t just what happened in the past—it’s how you and your nervous system adapted. You might find yourself functioning well on the outside while internally carrying tension, self-criticism, or a sense that something is not fully resolved.
You may be dealing with experiences that still feel present even if they happened a long time ago. Trauma doesn’t always show up as a clear memory—it often appears as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, shutdown, irritability, difficulty trusting others, or a persistent sense of being stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. For many people, the challenge isn’t just what happened in the past—it’s how you and your nervous system adapted. You might find yourself functioning well on the outside while internally carrying tension, self-criticism, or a sense that something is not fully resolved.
I use a collaborative, person-centred approach. I am aware of the constraints and social inequalities people face, which act as both a cause of mental health issues and a barrier to receiving help. I work with those experiencing various concerns through a trauma-informed, social justice and anti-oppressive framework. I value healing through connection, sharing and community. Growth is a lifelong journey, and I provide a judgment-free safe space for clients to explore their inner world. Compassion, authenticity, and cultural sensitivity are my practice's underlying values.
I use a collaborative, person-centred approach. I am aware of the constraints and social inequalities people face, which act as both a cause of mental health issues and a barrier to receiving help. I work with those experiencing various concerns through a trauma-informed, social justice and anti-oppressive framework. I value healing through connection, sharing and community. Growth is a lifelong journey, and I provide a judgment-free safe space for clients to explore their inner world. Compassion, authenticity, and cultural sensitivity are my practice's underlying values.
Are you working endlessly to fix everything in your life — parenting your children, pushing yourself at work, managing relationships — yet still feeling drained and lonely inside? Do you quietly long for someone who truly understands your suffering, but when reaching out, you end up receiving advice that makes you feel judged and lonely? Do you wonder what it would feel like to live a life that’s genuinely self-directed — free from pressure, expectations, and constant striving? Many people assume counselling is slow or just small talk — but in reality, it can be the most effective “quick fix” to your stress and exhaustion.
Are you working endlessly to fix everything in your life — parenting your children, pushing yourself at work, managing relationships — yet still feeling drained and lonely inside? Do you quietly long for someone who truly understands your suffering, but when reaching out, you end up receiving advice that makes you feel judged and lonely? Do you wonder what it would feel like to live a life that’s genuinely self-directed — free from pressure, expectations, and constant striving? Many people assume counselling is slow or just small talk — but in reality, it can be the most effective “quick fix” to your stress and exhaustion.
Richmond Counselling & Wellness has been caring for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents since 2003. We are a group of Psychologists, Registered Clinical Counsellors, and Canadian Certified Counsellors who all have extensive training in helping with so many of the issues people face today. We have a warm, welcoming, private, sound-proofed and comfortable environment that serves as a safe and accepting escape away from the stresses of everyday life. BOOK ONLINE @ richmondcounselling.janeapp.com OR call 604-279-8992
Richmond Counselling & Wellness has been caring for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents since 2003. We are a group of Psychologists, Registered Clinical Counsellors, and Canadian Certified Counsellors who all have extensive training in helping with so many of the issues people face today. We have a warm, welcoming, private, sound-proofed and comfortable environment that serves as a safe and accepting escape away from the stresses of everyday life. BOOK ONLINE @ richmondcounselling.janeapp.com OR call 604-279-8992
You may be moving through a time when the ground feels uncertain, when old meanings or parts of your identity have fallen away, and the new ones are not yet clear. After loss, shame, or struggle, it’s natural to feel stuck, weighed down, or alone. At the same time, a quiet part of you may be longing for clarity, connection, and the gentle strength to begin again.
Your story matters.
Even if right now you feel it doesn’t. Even if life feels heavy and uncertain. I believe in every person’s potential to grow and to create new possibilities.
You may be moving through a time when the ground feels uncertain, when old meanings or parts of your identity have fallen away, and the new ones are not yet clear. After loss, shame, or struggle, it’s natural to feel stuck, weighed down, or alone. At the same time, a quiet part of you may be longing for clarity, connection, and the gentle strength to begin again.
Your story matters.
Even if right now you feel it doesn’t. Even if life feels heavy and uncertain. I believe in every person’s potential to grow and to create new possibilities.
Andrew has been practicing psychotherapy and counselling since 2005. He performed as a clinical supervisor and a team leader for mental health and substance use programs in Vancouver. He treats adult and youth clients who experience various mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, self-harm, trauma, eating disorders, emotion struggles, stress, low self-esteem, borderline personality, attachment issues, and perfectionism. Andrew has great passion in marriage/couple counselling (90-minute couple counselling session only) to nurture emotion connection, attachment, bonding, and communication.
Andrew has been practicing psychotherapy and counselling since 2005. He performed as a clinical supervisor and a team leader for mental health and substance use programs in Vancouver. He treats adult and youth clients who experience various mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, self-harm, trauma, eating disorders, emotion struggles, stress, low self-esteem, borderline personality, attachment issues, and perfectionism. Andrew has great passion in marriage/couple counselling (90-minute couple counselling session only) to nurture emotion connection, attachment, bonding, and communication.
“Healing is a beautiful ray of light that you simply need to reach your hand toward.” I believe your personal understanding of your life experiences is of great value, and I am dedicated to collaborating closely with you to tailor a counselling strategy that suits your needs. Viviana deeply appreciates the opportunity to assist clients in fostering self-awareness, self-empathy, and the path to healing, as well as in implementing practical solutions to make everyday tasks more manageable.
“Healing is a beautiful ray of light that you simply need to reach your hand toward.” I believe your personal understanding of your life experiences is of great value, and I am dedicated to collaborating closely with you to tailor a counselling strategy that suits your needs. Viviana deeply appreciates the opportunity to assist clients in fostering self-awareness, self-empathy, and the path to healing, as well as in implementing practical solutions to make everyday tasks more manageable.
I am a registered member (Registration number: 1829) of BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) since 2001. With more than 20 years of professional counselling experience in both public and private settings, I am passionate in walking with people through their struggles and helping them overcome their traumatic past. My counselling approach aims at helping clients increase their self-awareness, identify any unhealthy emotional blockages, desensitize and reprocess emotional charged memories, promote integration of a wholistic self, improve and enrich interpersonal relationships, and experience the joy of emotional freedom.
I am a registered member (Registration number: 1829) of BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) since 2001. With more than 20 years of professional counselling experience in both public and private settings, I am passionate in walking with people through their struggles and helping them overcome their traumatic past. My counselling approach aims at helping clients increase their self-awareness, identify any unhealthy emotional blockages, desensitize and reprocess emotional charged memories, promote integration of a wholistic self, improve and enrich interpersonal relationships, and experience the joy of emotional freedom.
Mandarin - 普通话心理咨询服务 - Virtual Counselling Across Canada
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, parenting pressures, immigration challenges, or the weight of constantly holding everything together for others? Many people silently carry emotional pain while trying to meet expectations at work, school, or home. Over time, this can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. I believe you shouldn’t have to navigate life’s hardest moments alone. Mandarin / 普通话心理咨询服务 available across Canada.
Mandarin - 普通话心理咨询服务 - Virtual Counselling Across Canada
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, parenting pressures, immigration challenges, or the weight of constantly holding everything together for others? Many people silently carry emotional pain while trying to meet expectations at work, school, or home. Over time, this can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. I believe you shouldn’t have to navigate life’s hardest moments alone. Mandarin / 普通话心理咨询服务 available across Canada.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to ask for help. I understand that making the first call is stressful, and I am open to hearing your concerns as soon as we connect. I encompass a non judgmental approach, based on strength and resilience. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to make important changes in their lives. As a counselor, I support each client's own experience of their story. I take a holistic approach to understand the many layers that surround life challenges, to create connections and promote change.
Jason specializes in supporting individuals and couples navigating trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges and family dynamics. Using an evidence based approach grounded in narrative therapy and cognitive therapies, meaning he sees each client as the expert in their own life, Jason believes in the power of storytelling, connection, and personal meaning as tools for healing.
Today there are so many stressors that we have to deal with on an individual basis that can impact our overall ability to function and succeed. I would be happy to to walk along with you through life's challenges.
Jason specializes in supporting individuals and couples navigating trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges and family dynamics. Using an evidence based approach grounded in narrative therapy and cognitive therapies, meaning he sees each client as the expert in their own life, Jason believes in the power of storytelling, connection, and personal meaning as tools for healing.
Today there are so many stressors that we have to deal with on an individual basis that can impact our overall ability to function and succeed. I would be happy to to walk along with you through life's challenges.
Do you lack confidence or struggle with feeling like you're not good enough, not worthy, or in some way unsafe in your world? Are your relationships struggling? Do you find yourself engaging in unwanted behaviour? So many wonderful people are struggling now more than ever, feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, triggered, and are self-medicating with unhealthy coping strategies...feeling lost and alone with how to manage their relationships, their careers, and their lives. Bottling it all up and pushing it to the side can lead to long-term issues in your body and your mind. We believe clarity, calm, and peace should be easier.
Do you lack confidence or struggle with feeling like you're not good enough, not worthy, or in some way unsafe in your world? Are your relationships struggling? Do you find yourself engaging in unwanted behaviour? So many wonderful people are struggling now more than ever, feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, triggered, and are self-medicating with unhealthy coping strategies...feeling lost and alone with how to manage their relationships, their careers, and their lives. Bottling it all up and pushing it to the side can lead to long-term issues in your body and your mind. We believe clarity, calm, and peace should be easier.
Welcome! My name is Alex and I bring to the therapy room over 14 years of experience working with and supporting individuals and families in need. I have a Master’s in Counselling Psychology (MCP) from Adler University, and while I have called Vancouver home for many years, I am originally from Quebec. I appreciate that each person’s journey through life is unique, and therefore my approach to counselling is primarily person-centred. I believe that authentic connection, empathy, and unconditional acceptance are essential in fostering the safety needed for healing to occur. My work in sessions is collaborative and trauma-informed.
Welcome! My name is Alex and I bring to the therapy room over 14 years of experience working with and supporting individuals and families in need. I have a Master’s in Counselling Psychology (MCP) from Adler University, and while I have called Vancouver home for many years, I am originally from Quebec. I appreciate that each person’s journey through life is unique, and therefore my approach to counselling is primarily person-centred. I believe that authentic connection, empathy, and unconditional acceptance are essential in fostering the safety needed for healing to occur. My work in sessions is collaborative and trauma-informed.
Welcome to the first step of your journey to flourishing mental health with me. I look forward to supporting you while you explore, reflect, and find the ideal self you would like to become psychologically, physically, and spiritually. I believe in a world where people achieve flourishing mental health. To do so, I am helping individuals such as yourself one at a time to gain more control of their lives and to become versions of themselves they envision. I promise to try my best to treat you with absolute worth, to respect your autonomy, and to give you the therapy experience you want using Directing, Following, or Guiding Style.
Welcome to the first step of your journey to flourishing mental health with me. I look forward to supporting you while you explore, reflect, and find the ideal self you would like to become psychologically, physically, and spiritually. I believe in a world where people achieve flourishing mental health. To do so, I am helping individuals such as yourself one at a time to gain more control of their lives and to become versions of themselves they envision. I promise to try my best to treat you with absolute worth, to respect your autonomy, and to give you the therapy experience you want using Directing, Following, or Guiding Style.
We treat individuals, couples, and families of all ages to neutralize anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, career stress, relationship challenges (infidelity, miscommunication), and more!
We treat individuals, couples, and families of all ages to neutralize anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, career stress, relationship challenges (infidelity, miscommunication), and more!
My therapeutic approach is more than just clinical—it's warm, compassionate, and genuine. Rooted in evidence-based practice, my collaborative spirit ensures you're an active participant in your journey toward healing and personal growth. I provide evidence-based assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma-related concerns, among others. I support individuals who often experience symptoms of PTSD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, illness/health anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, specific phobias, and other stress-related concerns. Please visit www.annapark. ca for more information.
My therapeutic approach is more than just clinical—it's warm, compassionate, and genuine. Rooted in evidence-based practice, my collaborative spirit ensures you're an active participant in your journey toward healing and personal growth. I provide evidence-based assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma-related concerns, among others. I support individuals who often experience symptoms of PTSD, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, illness/health anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, specific phobias, and other stress-related concerns. Please visit www.annapark. ca for more information.
If your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, grief, or trauma, you may feel unsure how to best support them. Therapy can give your child a healing space to process their feelings, develop coping skills, and heal from trauma, while also giving you tools to feel more confident in guiding them.
You may find yourself needing care, too. If you are a parent carrying the weight of your own anxiety, past trauma, or grief, I offer a compassionate space where your story is heard and your strengths are nurtured. Whether you’re seeking counselling for your child or yourself, we can work together toward greater wellbeing and resilience.
If your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, grief, or trauma, you may feel unsure how to best support them. Therapy can give your child a healing space to process their feelings, develop coping skills, and heal from trauma, while also giving you tools to feel more confident in guiding them.
You may find yourself needing care, too. If you are a parent carrying the weight of your own anxiety, past trauma, or grief, I offer a compassionate space where your story is heard and your strengths are nurtured. Whether you’re seeking counselling for your child or yourself, we can work together toward greater wellbeing and resilience.
If you are someone who is feeling conflicted on the inside and are doing your best to make decisions for your life from a whole and centred place, but feel the constant struggle between your desires and expectations, please reach out. If you have a history of trauma and living with anxiety, depression, or going through a life transition, I am happy to support you. We can create a new story in your life while also building resources for you to take into the world. I am located conveniently in Vancouver's Kitsilano area as well as in South Surrey.
If you are someone who is feeling conflicted on the inside and are doing your best to make decisions for your life from a whole and centred place, but feel the constant struggle between your desires and expectations, please reach out. If you have a history of trauma and living with anxiety, depression, or going through a life transition, I am happy to support you. We can create a new story in your life while also building resources for you to take into the world. I am located conveniently in Vancouver's Kitsilano area as well as in South Surrey.
The people I often work with are struggling with feeling like they don't belong anywhere - whether that be with friends, family or at school, or work. They feel like they aren't 'good enough,' to be in the spaces or roles that they are in. Some find their relationships complicated - with friends, family, or romantic partners - where others don’t understand their values and what they want. You deserve to be heard, you deserve to live life on your terms with your values, and you deserve space to belong.
The people I often work with are struggling with feeling like they don't belong anywhere - whether that be with friends, family or at school, or work. They feel like they aren't 'good enough,' to be in the spaces or roles that they are in. Some find their relationships complicated - with friends, family, or romantic partners - where others don’t understand their values and what they want. You deserve to be heard, you deserve to live life on your terms with your values, and you deserve space to belong.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
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.