Sexual Abuse Therapists in St John's, NL
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine human connection. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, safe space and an authentic connection where you can show up as your full self—whether you’re navigating ADHD, exploring your identity, working through relationship challenges, or simply trying to make sense of life’s complexities.
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine human connection. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, safe space and an authentic connection where you can show up as your full self—whether you’re navigating ADHD, exploring your identity, working through relationship challenges, or simply trying to make sense of life’s complexities.
She has experience volunteering with the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis Centre for 5 years and has completed many courses/workshops, such as Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Coaching, Narrative therapy, DBT and CBT tools.
Catherine believes counselling is a collaborative approach and that each client comes with their own strengths to bring about change in their life. Using a strengths based, feminist approach and tools from various counselling theories Catherine helps her clients navigate through the challenges or issues they may be facing.
She has experience volunteering with the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis Centre for 5 years and has completed many courses/workshops, such as Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Coaching, Narrative therapy, DBT and CBT tools.
Catherine believes counselling is a collaborative approach and that each client comes with their own strengths to bring about change in their life. Using a strengths based, feminist approach and tools from various counselling theories Catherine helps her clients navigate through the challenges or issues they may be facing.
Janet McDonald
Counsellor, MEd , CCC, ND, ADHD-, CCSP
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1E
Waitlist for new clients
Are you stressed, anxious and stuck? Are you caught in patterns of spiraling and then spinning your wheels? Do you feel weighed down by feeling like you're never enough? I get it. And if you're ready, I can help you figure it out. Maybe you want practical skills to help regulate your emotions, or communicate more effectively, or be more self-motivated. Perhaps you want more clarity in your relationships, or to be more decisive and effective. I can help you understand your brain and, I hope, start treating yourself with a bit more kindness - because we could all use more of that!
Are you stressed, anxious and stuck? Are you caught in patterns of spiraling and then spinning your wheels? Do you feel weighed down by feeling like you're never enough? I get it. And if you're ready, I can help you figure it out. Maybe you want practical skills to help regulate your emotions, or communicate more effectively, or be more self-motivated. Perhaps you want more clarity in your relationships, or to be more decisive and effective. I can help you understand your brain and, I hope, start treating yourself with a bit more kindness - because we could all use more of that!
I am an MSW clinical therapist with 23 years experience offering therapy to adults, adolescents, and couples/relationships(trad or non-trad). Reaching out can be hard, creating feelings of anxiety, or a fear of being misunderstood or judged. My goal as your therapist is to provide a non-judgemental, collaborative experience where you can comfortably work through the things that get in the way of you living a more contented life. I aim to provide an authentic, compassionate, trauma-informed, gender affirming, inclusive space for everyone I meet.
I am an MSW clinical therapist with 23 years experience offering therapy to adults, adolescents, and couples/relationships(trad or non-trad). Reaching out can be hard, creating feelings of anxiety, or a fear of being misunderstood or judged. My goal as your therapist is to provide a non-judgemental, collaborative experience where you can comfortably work through the things that get in the way of you living a more contented life. I aim to provide an authentic, compassionate, trauma-informed, gender affirming, inclusive space for everyone I meet.
Hello ! I’m Hannah with Spark Your Growth. My work is focused on helping people heal trauma, understand how the brain works & learn to navigate their emotions. For nearly a decade I have seen clients build self-confidence, cope with life’s stressors, create stronger relationships, regulate stress, overcome burnout and achieve a life they want to live. Given that each person is unique, I understand there is no one-size fits all when it comes to therapy. I use a combination of process-oriented, somatic & cognitive therapies to create an approach that will meet each individual's needs & interests.
Hello ! I’m Hannah with Spark Your Growth. My work is focused on helping people heal trauma, understand how the brain works & learn to navigate their emotions. For nearly a decade I have seen clients build self-confidence, cope with life’s stressors, create stronger relationships, regulate stress, overcome burnout and achieve a life they want to live. Given that each person is unique, I understand there is no one-size fits all when it comes to therapy. I use a combination of process-oriented, somatic & cognitive therapies to create an approach that will meet each individual's needs & interests.
Empathic Care Counselling
Counsellor, MA, BN, RN, CCC
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1B
Waitlist for new clients
You may be someone who appears to have it all together but feels overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or stuck beneath the surface. Perhaps you have spent years people-pleasing, overthinking, putting others first, or struggling to set boundaries. You may be carrying the effects of trauma or wondering whether ADHD or neurodivergence has been overlooked or misunderstood. You are ready to better understand yourself, break long-standing patterns, and create meaningful change—not just find another temporary fix.
You may be someone who appears to have it all together but feels overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or stuck beneath the surface. Perhaps you have spent years people-pleasing, overthinking, putting others first, or struggling to set boundaries. You may be carrying the effects of trauma or wondering whether ADHD or neurodivergence has been overlooked or misunderstood. You are ready to better understand yourself, break long-standing patterns, and create meaningful change—not just find another temporary fix.
Maggie Abbott
Counsellor, BEd, BA, MEd, CCC, ND
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Waitlist for new clients
We all experience challenges in life and reaching out for support can be very overwhelming. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you or your child so that you feel welcome and supported. We will work together to set individualized therapeutic goals that best meet your needs. My extensive post-graduate training make me best suited to support adults, children, and teens who are seeking support with trauma/PTSD, anxiety/anxiety disorders, OCD, pregnancy/postpartum, grief and loss, stress, emotional regulation, and parenting.
We all experience challenges in life and reaching out for support can be very overwhelming. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you or your child so that you feel welcome and supported. We will work together to set individualized therapeutic goals that best meet your needs. My extensive post-graduate training make me best suited to support adults, children, and teens who are seeking support with trauma/PTSD, anxiety/anxiety disorders, OCD, pregnancy/postpartum, grief and loss, stress, emotional regulation, and parenting.
Hey there! As a therapist, I’m here to support you through challenges and help you move toward meaningful change. I often find myself working with individuals who are navigating a variety of difficulties, such as anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, depression, ADHD, and interpersonal conflicts. I know how overwhelming these struggles can feel. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted, so that you can build resilience, adjust to life’s changes, and reconnect with your sense of worth and grow.
Hey there! As a therapist, I’m here to support you through challenges and help you move toward meaningful change. I often find myself working with individuals who are navigating a variety of difficulties, such as anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, depression, ADHD, and interpersonal conflicts. I know how overwhelming these struggles can feel. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted, so that you can build resilience, adjust to life’s changes, and reconnect with your sense of worth and grow.
My ideal clients are individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, grief, attachment wounds, chronic stress, PTSD, or nervous system dysregulation, especially those who feel traditional talk therapy has not fully resolved the deeper impact of their experiences. Many are emotionally exhausted from living in survival states such as fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. At my neuroscience-based clinic. I use specialized therapies including Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) to help clients process unresolved trauma, regulate the nervous system, and create lasting healing.
My ideal clients are individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, grief, attachment wounds, chronic stress, PTSD, or nervous system dysregulation, especially those who feel traditional talk therapy has not fully resolved the deeper impact of their experiences. Many are emotionally exhausted from living in survival states such as fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. At my neuroscience-based clinic. I use specialized therapies including Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) to help clients process unresolved trauma, regulate the nervous system, and create lasting healing.
I’m Cheryl, an actively registered social worker, and I have been providing direct therapeutic counselling services for over 16 years in the field of mental health and addictions. I have received a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario and completed the Bachelor of Social Work program from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Through my social work career, I have been given so many opportunities to engage in advanced clinical therapy with individuals, couples, and families, of all ages, in various capacities. I bring a range of experiences, therapeutic skills, and education to each relationship.
I’m Cheryl, an actively registered social worker, and I have been providing direct therapeutic counselling services for over 16 years in the field of mental health and addictions. I have received a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario and completed the Bachelor of Social Work program from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Through my social work career, I have been given so many opportunities to engage in advanced clinical therapy with individuals, couples, and families, of all ages, in various capacities. I bring a range of experiences, therapeutic skills, and education to each relationship.
Hi, I’m Kayla – a Canadian Certified Counsellor, Mama of two, and birth trauma survivor in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
In 2021, I experienced a traumatic miscarriage, and in 2022, I narrowly escaped a stillbirth due to a fetal-maternal hemorrhage. These experiences, both deeply personal and transformative, have shaped my passion for supporting others through their own perinatal journeys.
As a therapist and a Mama, I combine my professional training with lived experience to offer compassionate, personalized support for those navigating infertility, loss, pregnancy, early parenthood, and more.
Hi, I’m Kayla – a Canadian Certified Counsellor, Mama of two, and birth trauma survivor in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
In 2021, I experienced a traumatic miscarriage, and in 2022, I narrowly escaped a stillbirth due to a fetal-maternal hemorrhage. These experiences, both deeply personal and transformative, have shaped my passion for supporting others through their own perinatal journeys.
As a therapist and a Mama, I combine my professional training with lived experience to offer compassionate, personalized support for those navigating infertility, loss, pregnancy, early parenthood, and more.
It can be difficult to live the life you want when your emotions feel overwhelming, and there are effective therapeutic services that can help. I am a registered social worker who has been practicing in the field of mental health and addictions since 2017. I offer treatment for a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma, and more. I strive to be intentional, transparent and effective in the services I offer. I am passionate about helping individuals cultivate insight and resiliency in the face of trauma, life changes, mental illness, substance misuse, and systemic barriers.
It can be difficult to live the life you want when your emotions feel overwhelming, and there are effective therapeutic services that can help. I am a registered social worker who has been practicing in the field of mental health and addictions since 2017. I offer treatment for a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma, and more. I strive to be intentional, transparent and effective in the services I offer. I am passionate about helping individuals cultivate insight and resiliency in the face of trauma, life changes, mental illness, substance misuse, and systemic barriers.
Supporting people to thrive in their intimate lives is one of my passions. I am an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and offer counselling services to people struggling with concerns related to sexuality and relationships, as well as those seeking to overcome the impact of past traumatic experiences.
Supporting people to thrive in their intimate lives is one of my passions. I am an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and offer counselling services to people struggling with concerns related to sexuality and relationships, as well as those seeking to overcome the impact of past traumatic experiences.
Hi, I'm Ashley (she/her) and I'm a registered social worker and clinical therapist, offering virtual and in-person counselling sessions for adults, couples and families. One of the most difficult decisions can be reaching out for support - this common underlying anxiety and stress for potential clients helps inform and shape my practice, whereby my focus is working to create a warm, welcoming and calm space for individuals, couples and families to share their experiences, challenges and hopes in a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed place.
Hi, I'm Ashley (she/her) and I'm a registered social worker and clinical therapist, offering virtual and in-person counselling sessions for adults, couples and families. One of the most difficult decisions can be reaching out for support - this common underlying anxiety and stress for potential clients helps inform and shape my practice, whereby my focus is working to create a warm, welcoming and calm space for individuals, couples and families to share their experiences, challenges and hopes in a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed place.
Over 30 years as a Registered Social Worker, and nearly 20 years as a therapist, I am currently accepting new clients.
My style is honest, respectful and collaborative. I work best with adults and teens who want an active, engaged partner in their mental health journey.
If you are working with a complex issue, or are skeptical about whether therapy can help, reach out. I might be the person you're looking for.
The heart of therapy is in the relationship, in building human connections that support meaningful change and growth.
Over 30 years as a Registered Social Worker, and nearly 20 years as a therapist, I am currently accepting new clients.
My style is honest, respectful and collaborative. I work best with adults and teens who want an active, engaged partner in their mental health journey.
If you are working with a complex issue, or are skeptical about whether therapy can help, reach out. I might be the person you're looking for.
The heart of therapy is in the relationship, in building human connections that support meaningful change and growth.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who aims to create safe spaces for people to navigate their struggles, stressors, and healing journeys. My approach to counselling is grounded in mindfulness-based therapy, which gives people the tools they need to become more aware of their present moment thoughts and feelings and helps identify how they may impact overall well-being. I operate from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. While working together, I hope that my clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who aims to create safe spaces for people to navigate their struggles, stressors, and healing journeys. My approach to counselling is grounded in mindfulness-based therapy, which gives people the tools they need to become more aware of their present moment thoughts and feelings and helps identify how they may impact overall well-being. I operate from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. While working together, I hope that my clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals.
I enjoy working with themes that occur over the life span, such as: Freedom from the self-doubt or anxiety that holds you back; Relational patterns that block your ability to connect with yourself and others; Fear of change, death, living a whole life; Looking for healthy ways of growing and processing unhealed trauma and pain; Developing your intuition and listening to your inner voice; Learning how to identify your thoughts, feelings and sensations.
I enjoy working with themes that occur over the life span, such as: Freedom from the self-doubt or anxiety that holds you back; Relational patterns that block your ability to connect with yourself and others; Fear of change, death, living a whole life; Looking for healthy ways of growing and processing unhealed trauma and pain; Developing your intuition and listening to your inner voice; Learning how to identify your thoughts, feelings and sensations.
I'm really glad you're here. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not yourself lately, you don't have to figure it all out on your own. Reaching out for support is a big step, and I want to honour the courage it takes to get here. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can feel safe to explore whatever's on your mind and in your heart. Together, we move at your pace. My approach is grounded in a trauma-informed, attachment-based lens that is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and person-centred.
I'm really glad you're here. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not yourself lately, you don't have to figure it all out on your own. Reaching out for support is a big step, and I want to honour the courage it takes to get here. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can feel safe to explore whatever's on your mind and in your heart. Together, we move at your pace. My approach is grounded in a trauma-informed, attachment-based lens that is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and person-centred.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I have over 10 years experience working in support roles at Memorial University and have always been an advocate for people's overall mental health and wellness. During my graduate studies, I worked closely with women who experienced intimate partner violence. Since beginning my practice in 2020, i've expanded my support to students of all ages, as well as teachers, young adults and adults.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I have over 10 years experience working in support roles at Memorial University and have always been an advocate for people's overall mental health and wellness. During my graduate studies, I worked closely with women who experienced intimate partner violence. Since beginning my practice in 2020, i've expanded my support to students of all ages, as well as teachers, young adults and adults.
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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.