Sexual Abuse Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you are in the midst of pregnancy or new parenthood? This season of life is often filled with big emotions, identity shifts, and unspoken pressure to "keep it all together." You might be experiencing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, relationship strain, or a sense of grief for the version of yourself you used to know. You may be carrying the impact of past trauma, sometimes resurfacing during early parenthood or showing up as panic, numbness, shame, or relationship struggles. Whatever challenges you’re experiencing, you don’t have to navigate them on your own.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you are in the midst of pregnancy or new parenthood? This season of life is often filled with big emotions, identity shifts, and unspoken pressure to "keep it all together." You might be experiencing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, relationship strain, or a sense of grief for the version of yourself you used to know. You may be carrying the impact of past trauma, sometimes resurfacing during early parenthood or showing up as panic, numbness, shame, or relationship struggles. Whatever challenges you’re experiencing, you don’t have to navigate them on your own.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, founder of Integrate Counselling - It’s a pleasure to welcome you to our space.
Counselling is a time just for you – to explore what is going on in your life in a safe and confidential space.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationships, or other concerns, our team is here for you. We'd love to help you find clarity and healing.
We are all trained in evidence-based, trauma-informed therapies, including EMDR, AEDP & IFS.
We provide effective in-person and virtual counselling for individual adults and youth, couples, and families, in 5 locations around the Lower Mainland.
Hi, I’m Sandy Kirkwood, founder of Integrate Counselling - It’s a pleasure to welcome you to our space.
Counselling is a time just for you – to explore what is going on in your life in a safe and confidential space.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationships, or other concerns, our team is here for you. We'd love to help you find clarity and healing.
We are all trained in evidence-based, trauma-informed therapies, including EMDR, AEDP & IFS.
We provide effective in-person and virtual counselling for individual adults and youth, couples, and families, in 5 locations around the Lower Mainland.
My name is Bruce Avery, I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I'm the founder of Avery Therapy Centre. I work with a wide range of people who may seek increased perspective, self-understanding, and clarity in their everyday lives. I also work with people who may feel that anxiety, depression, or trauma (past/current) is hindering them from achieving a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Through my work, I hear stories of both extraordinary achievements as well as unbearable challenges. I've found the work of counselling to be incredibly fulfilling, and feel honoured when trusted with the opportunity to learn about someone’s life.
My name is Bruce Avery, I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I'm the founder of Avery Therapy Centre. I work with a wide range of people who may seek increased perspective, self-understanding, and clarity in their everyday lives. I also work with people who may feel that anxiety, depression, or trauma (past/current) is hindering them from achieving a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Through my work, I hear stories of both extraordinary achievements as well as unbearable challenges. I've found the work of counselling to be incredibly fulfilling, and feel honoured when trusted with the opportunity to learn about someone’s life.
Holistic healing for trauma, PTSD, grief, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, dissociative disorders (DID), divorce, domestic abuse, domestic violence, eating disorders, and emotional disturbance.
Are you overwhelmed by memories that won't fade? Do nightmares frequently disrupt your sleep? Are you anxious or depressed and can't figure out why? Trauma overwhelms the mind and the body, often leaving you stuck and unable to fully engage in life or fully connect with your authentic self. EMDR Therapy tailored to your needs can unburden your nervous system and allow you to gain a sense of safety, ease, creativity and connection. Take the first step - reach out today!
Holistic healing for trauma, PTSD, grief, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, dissociative disorders (DID), divorce, domestic abuse, domestic violence, eating disorders, and emotional disturbance.
Are you overwhelmed by memories that won't fade? Do nightmares frequently disrupt your sleep? Are you anxious or depressed and can't figure out why? Trauma overwhelms the mind and the body, often leaving you stuck and unable to fully engage in life or fully connect with your authentic self. EMDR Therapy tailored to your needs can unburden your nervous system and allow you to gain a sense of safety, ease, creativity and connection. Take the first step - reach out today!
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.”
Hi, I'm Naomi, and I'm currently accepting new clients. I've had the honour of guiding many people through their healing journey over the past 20 years, and have seen some amazing changes. Clients have shared that they feel safe with me to to explore and process unresolved trauma, hurts and pain that they've held secret or unacknowledged for many years. Together we will uncover what's holding you back from living the life you want for yourself.
Hi, I'm Naomi, and I'm currently accepting new clients. I've had the honour of guiding many people through their healing journey over the past 20 years, and have seen some amazing changes. Clients have shared that they feel safe with me to to explore and process unresolved trauma, hurts and pain that they've held secret or unacknowledged for many years. Together we will uncover what's holding you back from living the life you want for yourself.
You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you are beneath life’s pressures. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, betrayal, addiction, identity struggles, and major transitions, including recovery from narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, PTSD, dissociation, grief, and childhood trauma. I offer a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive space where your experiences are respected. Together, we explore patterns, unlearn harmful narratives, and reconnect you with your authentic self so you can build a life that feels aligned, empowered, and meaningful.
You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you are beneath life’s pressures. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, betrayal, addiction, identity struggles, and major transitions, including recovery from narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, PTSD, dissociation, grief, and childhood trauma. I offer a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive space where your experiences are respected. Together, we explore patterns, unlearn harmful narratives, and reconnect you with your authentic self so you can build a life that feels aligned, empowered, and meaningful.
YOU CAN HEAL. I CAN HELP. Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Isolated? Does it seem like everyone around you is finding happiness while you silently struggle? Then it’s time to break free from negative patterns and into a life you love. And I can help. Whether it’s your career, your relationships, your childhood, or unresolved issues from the past, EMDR therapy, counselling, and life coaching are all powerful tools to help you face and overcome anything that's coming between you and the happiness you deserve.
YOU CAN HEAL. I CAN HELP. Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Isolated? Does it seem like everyone around you is finding happiness while you silently struggle? Then it’s time to break free from negative patterns and into a life you love. And I can help. Whether it’s your career, your relationships, your childhood, or unresolved issues from the past, EMDR therapy, counselling, and life coaching are all powerful tools to help you face and overcome anything that's coming between you and the happiness you deserve.
I care about working with each and every client to recognize their unique strengths and struggles, and figure out together what works for them, (even if it means getting creative!)
I believe in steering away from seeing pain as pathology, and instead, being with you in the human experiences that make you who you are, and recognizing the strengths that you already possess. Fundamentally, I understand and work with how trauma impacts the body, and recognize the wisdom of the body in therapy.
I care about working with each and every client to recognize their unique strengths and struggles, and figure out together what works for them, (even if it means getting creative!)
I believe in steering away from seeing pain as pathology, and instead, being with you in the human experiences that make you who you are, and recognizing the strengths that you already possess. Fundamentally, I understand and work with how trauma impacts the body, and recognize the wisdom of the body in therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming - especially when you're carrying emotional pain, past trauma, or facing big transitions. Maybe you're exhausted by old patterns—like shame, addiction, or stress responses—holding you back. You want to feel more grounded, resilient, and truly yourself again. I get it—and I’m here to help.
Life can feel overwhelming - especially when you're carrying emotional pain, past trauma, or facing big transitions. Maybe you're exhausted by old patterns—like shame, addiction, or stress responses—holding you back. You want to feel more grounded, resilient, and truly yourself again. I get it—and I’m here to help.
All over the world people experience suffering. You may have experienced a traumatic event that is remembered, causing distress and compromising your functioning. Or the memory of such an event may be long lost in your past. Current distress is often about coping in ways that no longer function. Very often the face of unrecognized trauma is anxiety and depression. The good news is that it is not necessary to know of and recount specific events to recover. Together, we can uncover what's no longer serving you, focusing on your present experience to create space for growth, balance and well-being.
All over the world people experience suffering. You may have experienced a traumatic event that is remembered, causing distress and compromising your functioning. Or the memory of such an event may be long lost in your past. Current distress is often about coping in ways that no longer function. Very often the face of unrecognized trauma is anxiety and depression. The good news is that it is not necessary to know of and recount specific events to recover. Together, we can uncover what's no longer serving you, focusing on your present experience to create space for growth, balance and well-being.
You have often been the only one, or one of very few, in rooms and systems that weren't built for you. You've spent years proving yourself and quietly absorbing the cost of making others comfortable (on top of doing your actual job). You might carry moral injury, vicarious trauma, and institutional betrayal, along with a bone-deep exhaustion that time-off hasn't been able to touch.
Talk therapy hasn't been enough - your body and mind are still holding the tension. Using EMDR alongside attachment and mindfulness-based approaches, I will help you process what words alone can't reach, so you can find your way back.
You have often been the only one, or one of very few, in rooms and systems that weren't built for you. You've spent years proving yourself and quietly absorbing the cost of making others comfortable (on top of doing your actual job). You might carry moral injury, vicarious trauma, and institutional betrayal, along with a bone-deep exhaustion that time-off hasn't been able to touch.
Talk therapy hasn't been enough - your body and mind are still holding the tension. Using EMDR alongside attachment and mindfulness-based approaches, I will help you process what words alone can't reach, so you can find your way back.
I, Nancy Aguirre, focus my practice on trauma because stressful life changes, neglect, abandonment, emotional/physical/sexual childhood abuse, rejection, exploitation, incest or family violence could result in experiencing distorted perceptions, emotions, beliefs and meanings about the self and life. Trauma freezes the traumatic experience in the nervous system creating unhelpful thinking, and negative self-assessment. These conditions can affect your capacity to tolerate and adapt to life's ups and downs; break old patterns that hold you back; avoid engaging in risky behaviours; and re-enacting your past traumas over and over.
I, Nancy Aguirre, focus my practice on trauma because stressful life changes, neglect, abandonment, emotional/physical/sexual childhood abuse, rejection, exploitation, incest or family violence could result in experiencing distorted perceptions, emotions, beliefs and meanings about the self and life. Trauma freezes the traumatic experience in the nervous system creating unhelpful thinking, and negative self-assessment. These conditions can affect your capacity to tolerate and adapt to life's ups and downs; break old patterns that hold you back; avoid engaging in risky behaviours; and re-enacting your past traumas over and over.
You’re feeling stuck, maybe even overwhelmed. Trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or the weight of past experiences might be keeping you in a cycle that feels impossible to break. You may feel isolated, unsure who to turn to, or like you should handle it on your own. Deep down, though, you know something has to change. You want a safe, confidential space to process your experiences, manage your symptoms, and start rebuilding confidence, resilience, and purpose in life.
You’re feeling stuck, maybe even overwhelmed. Trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, or the weight of past experiences might be keeping you in a cycle that feels impossible to break. You may feel isolated, unsure who to turn to, or like you should handle it on your own. Deep down, though, you know something has to change. You want a safe, confidential space to process your experiences, manage your symptoms, and start rebuilding confidence, resilience, and purpose in life.
Are you struggling with intense emotions? Do you find yourself reacting intensely when stressed or overwhelmed? You are not alone. I am here to help you find new ways of coping so that you are no longer controlled by triggers from the past. I will walk you through the process of understanding your emotions and triggers to mindfully navigate the present and create a future that aligns with your hopes and values. I offer a warm and relational approach that is also directive and goal-focussed.
Are you struggling with intense emotions? Do you find yourself reacting intensely when stressed or overwhelmed? You are not alone. I am here to help you find new ways of coping so that you are no longer controlled by triggers from the past. I will walk you through the process of understanding your emotions and triggers to mindfully navigate the present and create a future that aligns with your hopes and values. I offer a warm and relational approach that is also directive and goal-focussed.
You don't have to figure out life's challenges alone - you deserve to have your pain witnessed. Together we’ll build a strong relationship and untangle the parts of you that feel stuck, so that you can make the best choices and changes for your life. It is my goal for you feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow in the ways that matter most to you. I am prepared to listen deeply with compassion, curiosity, and care. My approach is trauma-informed, and brings together mind and body based therapy to best support you and your unique circumstances.
You don't have to figure out life's challenges alone - you deserve to have your pain witnessed. Together we’ll build a strong relationship and untangle the parts of you that feel stuck, so that you can make the best choices and changes for your life. It is my goal for you feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow in the ways that matter most to you. I am prepared to listen deeply with compassion, curiosity, and care. My approach is trauma-informed, and brings together mind and body based therapy to best support you and your unique circumstances.
At Allura, we know and understand that sexuality is one of the most fun but complicated parts of humanity, while also one of the hardest to find a safe and non-judgmental space to speak openly about. Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about your sexuality, sex life, or relationship? Do you wish for more connection and excitement with your partner? Do you sometimes feel stress or anxiety fill your life? We can help with that. Our clients are professionals, parents, sometimes monogamous and sometimes polyamorous, LGBTQ+ - but they all share one thing in common: they are struggling with their sexuality in some way.
At Allura, we know and understand that sexuality is one of the most fun but complicated parts of humanity, while also one of the hardest to find a safe and non-judgmental space to speak openly about. Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about your sexuality, sex life, or relationship? Do you wish for more connection and excitement with your partner? Do you sometimes feel stress or anxiety fill your life? We can help with that. Our clients are professionals, parents, sometimes monogamous and sometimes polyamorous, LGBTQ+ - but they all share one thing in common: they are struggling with their sexuality in some way.
Folks come to me frustrated and defeated about patterns they or their loved ones repeat over and over. I’m here to work with you to disrupt those patterns, and see what amazing things are possible! I am passionate about making relationships work again.
Sometimes it feels like we can’t get past deep wounds in partnership, or in life. I can help you find creative solutions, and encourage deep listening between partners so you can all feel that closeness and connection you've been missing.
I work in a way that is kink- and poly-competent, and love supporting diverse gender identities and relationship structures/orientations.
Folks come to me frustrated and defeated about patterns they or their loved ones repeat over and over. I’m here to work with you to disrupt those patterns, and see what amazing things are possible! I am passionate about making relationships work again.
Sometimes it feels like we can’t get past deep wounds in partnership, or in life. I can help you find creative solutions, and encourage deep listening between partners so you can all feel that closeness and connection you've been missing.
I work in a way that is kink- and poly-competent, and love supporting diverse gender identities and relationship structures/orientations.
I work with adults and youth (16 and up) around trauma, sexuality, identity, and relationships. I provide queer and trans affirming individual and relationship counselling services for folks in various relationship structures, including hormone readiness assessments. I specialize in sexualized violence and also work more expansively looking at reclamation of self and identity after trauma of displacement and/or collective and intergenerational trauma, as well as institutional trauma. I believe that healing is expansive and I strive to honour and integrate into our work whatever ways of healing you have already been using.
I work with adults and youth (16 and up) around trauma, sexuality, identity, and relationships. I provide queer and trans affirming individual and relationship counselling services for folks in various relationship structures, including hormone readiness assessments. I specialize in sexualized violence and also work more expansively looking at reclamation of self and identity after trauma of displacement and/or collective and intergenerational trauma, as well as institutional trauma. I believe that healing is expansive and I strive to honour and integrate into our work whatever ways of healing you have already been using.
I often work with thoughtful, self-aware people who understand their patterns and still find life and/or relationships tricky to navigate. They might overthink their responses or struggle with shame, self-criticism, people-pleasing, shutting down, or losing self- connection. Many are queer, trans, neurodivergent, or feel out of place in normative spaces. Together, we co-create right relationship and feel our way towards steadiness, deeper connection, and greater self-trust.
I often work with thoughtful, self-aware people who understand their patterns and still find life and/or relationships tricky to navigate. They might overthink their responses or struggle with shame, self-criticism, people-pleasing, shutting down, or losing self- connection. Many are queer, trans, neurodivergent, or feel out of place in normative spaces. Together, we co-create right relationship and feel our way towards steadiness, deeper connection, and greater self-trust.
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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.