Sexual Abuse Therapists in West Vancouver, BC
I will probably laugh at your jokes. No, seriously! I think laughter is one of the most powerful ways we loosen the grip of fear and shame. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical to be effective. You can expect me to be warm, steady, and straightforward with you. The hours we spend together matter. This isn't just another conversation, it's intentional work. Real change happens when two people sit down, tell the truth, and aren't alone in it. We’ll call those patterns out when they show up in session (and they will), not to shame you, but to understand them. When we can see what’s happening in real time, we can adjust.
I will probably laugh at your jokes. No, seriously! I think laughter is one of the most powerful ways we loosen the grip of fear and shame. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical to be effective. You can expect me to be warm, steady, and straightforward with you. The hours we spend together matter. This isn't just another conversation, it's intentional work. Real change happens when two people sit down, tell the truth, and aren't alone in it. We’ll call those patterns out when they show up in session (and they will), not to shame you, but to understand them. When we can see what’s happening in real time, we can adjust.
Change is difficult but made more effective with caring and knowledgeable support. My goal is to support every client in understanding the underlying cause(s) of manifested symptoms (suffering) and create a therapeutic treatment plan to support clients' healing and growth. My clients experience meaningful life changes through our work, significantly increasing their ability to gain effective tools and gain a sense of overall well-being and life satisfaction.
Change is difficult but made more effective with caring and knowledgeable support. My goal is to support every client in understanding the underlying cause(s) of manifested symptoms (suffering) and create a therapeutic treatment plan to support clients' healing and growth. My clients experience meaningful life changes through our work, significantly increasing their ability to gain effective tools and gain a sense of overall well-being and life satisfaction.
You may struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, relationship stress, trauma, or coping patterns that once helped you survive but now keep you stuck. Therapy can help you understand the roots of these patterns rather than manage symptoms. I offer trauma-informed therapy to support nervous system regulation, self-trust, and lasting change.
You may struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, relationship stress, trauma, or coping patterns that once helped you survive but now keep you stuck. Therapy can help you understand the roots of these patterns rather than manage symptoms. I offer trauma-informed therapy to support nervous system regulation, self-trust, and lasting change.
Nurturing a healthier, kinder relationship with all of your parts can be challenging, particularly if you have experienced trauma within your relationships. When we have experiences that mimic and reinforce the old thoughts, feelings and assumptions that we have always had about ourselves and/or others we can feel stuck, uncertain, scared or angry. We want to get out of these loops and free ourselves from the limiting beliefs and patterns that have misdirected us. Contrary to how it may feel at times, these are realistic goals!
Nurturing a healthier, kinder relationship with all of your parts can be challenging, particularly if you have experienced trauma within your relationships. When we have experiences that mimic and reinforce the old thoughts, feelings and assumptions that we have always had about ourselves and/or others we can feel stuck, uncertain, scared or angry. We want to get out of these loops and free ourselves from the limiting beliefs and patterns that have misdirected us. Contrary to how it may feel at times, these are realistic goals!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, down or anxious? We all, at some stage in our lives, may face difficult situations and life challenges. It may be related to our relationships, conflicts with family members, loss of a loved one, adaptation, or illness. Facing these challenges may lead us to lose hope and focus on daily life tasks and routines. These feelings may lead us to think, nothing will ever change or get better, or there is no bright tomorrow in our future. What’s important is the way we view things and with whom we can share our most personal thoughts, feelings, and fears. I'm here to support you in a non-judgmental way.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, down or anxious? We all, at some stage in our lives, may face difficult situations and life challenges. It may be related to our relationships, conflicts with family members, loss of a loved one, adaptation, or illness. Facing these challenges may lead us to lose hope and focus on daily life tasks and routines. These feelings may lead us to think, nothing will ever change or get better, or there is no bright tomorrow in our future. What’s important is the way we view things and with whom we can share our most personal thoughts, feelings, and fears. I'm here to support you in a non-judgmental way.
Hi, I'm Cerise. I specialize in helping people navigate recovery from substances and related challenges. Individuals who come to me are seeking more than abstinence — they want a life that feels grounded, purposeful, sustainable, and true to them. Many feel stuck in familiar patterns, discouraged by past setbacks, or overwhelmed by the demands of making change. They may struggle with motivation, emotional regulation, fear of relapse, or loss of self-trust, and want help defining what recovery looks like for them. At their core, they are looking for clarity, compassionate support, and guidance from someone who truly understands
Hi, I'm Cerise. I specialize in helping people navigate recovery from substances and related challenges. Individuals who come to me are seeking more than abstinence — they want a life that feels grounded, purposeful, sustainable, and true to them. Many feel stuck in familiar patterns, discouraged by past setbacks, or overwhelmed by the demands of making change. They may struggle with motivation, emotional regulation, fear of relapse, or loss of self-trust, and want help defining what recovery looks like for them. At their core, they are looking for clarity, compassionate support, and guidance from someone who truly understands
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected: living with anxiety, grief, trauma, identity/cultural stress, relationship strain, or a major transition. They often want relief, but also clarity: to understand what is happening, regulate emotions, and shift patterns that keep repeating. The goal is not perfection. It’s a more livable, steady life, with choices that feel more aligned and sustainable.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected: living with anxiety, grief, trauma, identity/cultural stress, relationship strain, or a major transition. They often want relief, but also clarity: to understand what is happening, regulate emotions, and shift patterns that keep repeating. The goal is not perfection. It’s a more livable, steady life, with choices that feel more aligned and sustainable.
You are the decision-maker. The problem-solver. The one others depend on.
You operate at a high level, manage significant responsibility, and deliver results. From the outside, you appear composed and capable. Internally, you may feel anxious, burned out or emotionally shut down.
High performance often masks unprocessed stress, unresolved trauma, and chronic pressure. Over time, this shows up as exhaustion, disconnection, strained relationships, or reliance on alcohol or other coping strategies to take the edge off. We can help you.
You are the decision-maker. The problem-solver. The one others depend on.
You operate at a high level, manage significant responsibility, and deliver results. From the outside, you appear composed and capable. Internally, you may feel anxious, burned out or emotionally shut down.
High performance often masks unprocessed stress, unresolved trauma, and chronic pressure. Over time, this shows up as exhaustion, disconnection, strained relationships, or reliance on alcohol or other coping strategies to take the edge off. We can help you.
Hi, I’m Gabriela and I’m so happy you are looking for support. I specialize in addressing issues of trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges and have specific training in these areas to support you to lighten the heavy loads you no longer want to hold on to. If you have suffered a traumatic experience, gone through a series of challenging situations, struggled with managing your own thoughts, or are just feeling overwhelmed, you don't need to go through this alone. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I regularly support students in completing their Masters level internships and am available for clinical supervision of RCCs.
Hi, I’m Gabriela and I’m so happy you are looking for support. I specialize in addressing issues of trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges and have specific training in these areas to support you to lighten the heavy loads you no longer want to hold on to. If you have suffered a traumatic experience, gone through a series of challenging situations, struggled with managing your own thoughts, or are just feeling overwhelmed, you don't need to go through this alone. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I regularly support students in completing their Masters level internships and am available for clinical supervision of RCCs.
I work with individuals who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotional world, as well as support during times of stress, transition, or emotional difficulty. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in repeating relational patterns.
People often reach out when they are navigating anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, perinatal experiences, relationship challenges, identity shifts, or the impact of migration and major life changes. Others come because they want to better understand themselves and create more meaningful and authentic relationships.
I work with individuals who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotional world, as well as support during times of stress, transition, or emotional difficulty. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in repeating relational patterns.
People often reach out when they are navigating anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, perinatal experiences, relationship challenges, identity shifts, or the impact of migration and major life changes. Others come because they want to better understand themselves and create more meaningful and authentic relationships.
Life is complex, and emotional pain is unavoidable. As your therapist, I am here to support you in navigating these complexities. While occasional feelings of sadness or anxiety, and occasional conflicts, are normal, overwhelming or persistent emotional pain may signal deeper issues. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management issues, ongoing relationship problems, and persistent loneliness can indicate that we might need to do more inner work to heal. Psychotherapy helps us uncover the underlying causes of our problems, offering insights into why we experience difficulties and providing guidance on resolving them effectively
Life is complex, and emotional pain is unavoidable. As your therapist, I am here to support you in navigating these complexities. While occasional feelings of sadness or anxiety, and occasional conflicts, are normal, overwhelming or persistent emotional pain may signal deeper issues. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management issues, ongoing relationship problems, and persistent loneliness can indicate that we might need to do more inner work to heal. Psychotherapy helps us uncover the underlying causes of our problems, offering insights into why we experience difficulties and providing guidance on resolving them effectively
Most of us are yearning for more out of life and our relationships. We yearn for more freedom, more choice, more love, more adventure, more willingness to risk, more contribution, more peace, more belonging. Clients say that as a result of seeing me for therapy, they experience themselves as having a renewed sense of purpose, direction, more freedom, peace, energy, vitality and a stronger connection to their own life force. I am unique from others in my field because I have devoted my life to learning how to help my clients actually transform what is holding them back rather than just talking about it.
Most of us are yearning for more out of life and our relationships. We yearn for more freedom, more choice, more love, more adventure, more willingness to risk, more contribution, more peace, more belonging. Clients say that as a result of seeing me for therapy, they experience themselves as having a renewed sense of purpose, direction, more freedom, peace, energy, vitality and a stronger connection to their own life force. I am unique from others in my field because I have devoted my life to learning how to help my clients actually transform what is holding them back rather than just talking about it.
Welcome to my practice. I believe that every person has the capacity for change. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn how to trust ourselves again. This is important work. Together, I will help you develop your capacity to respond to life's circumstances and manage the discomfort that you are experiencing. Our pain, anxiety, sadness, love, and joy all have important information for us. They can reveal what is required of us to heal, grow, and even thrive.
Welcome to my practice. I believe that every person has the capacity for change. Counselling helps us unearth our internal compass, also called our inner intelligence, intuition, or higher self, so that we can relearn how to trust ourselves again. This is important work. Together, I will help you develop your capacity to respond to life's circumstances and manage the discomfort that you are experiencing. Our pain, anxiety, sadness, love, and joy all have important information for us. They can reveal what is required of us to heal, grow, and even thrive.
Dr. Araujo is a registered psychologist in BC, and BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback. She provides psychological and QEEG assessments and neurotherapy services for her clients. Her goal is to identify strengths, areas of dysfunction and improve mental health using neurofeedback as a treatment modality. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback and biofeedback can also be used to improve peak performance, meditation, heart rate variability, and lessen pain and inflammation in the brain.
Dr. Araujo is a registered psychologist in BC, and BCIA Board Certified in Neurofeedback. She provides psychological and QEEG assessments and neurotherapy services for her clients. Her goal is to identify strengths, areas of dysfunction and improve mental health using neurofeedback as a treatment modality. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, autism, concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, depression, memory loss, PTSD/trauma, and sleep problems in adults and children. Neurofeedback and biofeedback can also be used to improve peak performance, meditation, heart rate variability, and lessen pain and inflammation in the brain.
My philosophy as a counsellor is founded on a collaborative approach. Together, we explore perspectives, abilities, strengths you can draw from, as well as, barriers that may be impeding, the changes you seek. We are all experts of our own lives and you possess important knowledge, skills, and abilities vital to making changes in your life. Two counselling theories I identify most with include: Narrative Therapy and Existential/Logotherapy. In 2022 I trained in EMDR. It was transcendental both experiencing it as a client and as clinician. The research behind this therapy is so robust, I have also actively integrated into practice.
My philosophy as a counsellor is founded on a collaborative approach. Together, we explore perspectives, abilities, strengths you can draw from, as well as, barriers that may be impeding, the changes you seek. We are all experts of our own lives and you possess important knowledge, skills, and abilities vital to making changes in your life. Two counselling theories I identify most with include: Narrative Therapy and Existential/Logotherapy. In 2022 I trained in EMDR. It was transcendental both experiencing it as a client and as clinician. The research behind this therapy is so robust, I have also actively integrated into practice.
You may be navigating a separation or high-conflict co-parenting situation, feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to support your child or move forward. Perhaps you’re in a struggling relationship, dealing with trauma, anxiety, or emotional disconnection. Your child might be facing behavioural challenges, school issues, or emotional distress. You want relief, clarity, and healthier communication. You’re seeking meaningful change—for yourself, your relationships, and your family—to reduce conflict, rebuild trust, and create a more stable, connected future.
You may be navigating a separation or high-conflict co-parenting situation, feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to support your child or move forward. Perhaps you’re in a struggling relationship, dealing with trauma, anxiety, or emotional disconnection. Your child might be facing behavioural challenges, school issues, or emotional distress. You want relief, clarity, and healthier communication. You’re seeking meaningful change—for yourself, your relationships, and your family—to reduce conflict, rebuild trust, and create a more stable, connected future.
I hold a deep belief in the inherent wisdom, resilience, and self-actualization potential within every individual. With a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, my goal is to cultivate a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can embark on their personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. My areas of expertise include childhood and inter-generational trauma, attachment and inner child work, family and relationship issues, traumatic life events, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.
I hold a deep belief in the inherent wisdom, resilience, and self-actualization potential within every individual. With a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approach, my goal is to cultivate a safe, authentic, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can embark on their personal journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. My areas of expertise include childhood and inter-generational trauma, attachment and inner child work, family and relationship issues, traumatic life events, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.
I believe in the innate strength and resilience people carry, even in the face of overwhelming experiences. I provide trauma-informed counselling in Squamish and online throughout Canada. I specialize in trauma therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR helps the brain process distressing experiences so they feel less overwhelming. My work focuses on occupational stress injuries and childhood, relational, and attachment trauma. I support those experiencing traumatic loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I specialize in supporting first responders and their families.
I believe in the innate strength and resilience people carry, even in the face of overwhelming experiences. I provide trauma-informed counselling in Squamish and online throughout Canada. I specialize in trauma therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR helps the brain process distressing experiences so they feel less overwhelming. My work focuses on occupational stress injuries and childhood, relational, and attachment trauma. I support those experiencing traumatic loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I specialize in supporting first responders and their families.
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.
Perhaps you’re struggling with unresolved pain from the past: a traumatic event, childhood neglect, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or complex dynamics with a parent, partner, or friend.
I’m here to help you understand what’s no longer working in your life, so you can begin to shift old patterns, process emotions effectively, and create real, lasting change.
Together we look at the whole of you - your thoughts, your emotions, your body, your history - and how they all connect.
Perhaps you’re struggling with unresolved pain from the past: a traumatic event, childhood neglect, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or complex dynamics with a parent, partner, or friend.
I’m here to help you understand what’s no longer working in your life, so you can begin to shift old patterns, process emotions effectively, and create real, lasting change.
Together we look at the whole of you - your thoughts, your emotions, your body, your history - and how they all connect.
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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.