Crime Victim Assistance Program counselling

Have you been the victim of a violent crime, or physical/sexual abuse? Are you having difficulty getting your life back on track because of it?

You might qualify for assistance from the BC Government's Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP). This program provides financial support to eligible victims, immediate family members of victims, and some witnesses, to help them recover from the impact of violent crimes and abuse.

At rethink, I'm registered as a counselling provider with the Crime Victim Assistance Program, and handle billing for you directly with the government.

I can help you get back on track

I can help you to develop skills and coping strategies to deal with the emotional pain that results from crime and abuse, including:

• Anger,
• Fear or terror leading to “panic attacks”,
• Frustration, resulting from feeling helplessness/powerlessness during the actual crime
• Confusion, asking yourself “why did this happen to me?”
• Guilt or blame, particularly if you survived while someone else was injured or even died
• Shame and humiliation
• Grief or sorrow, which is often the most powerful long-term reaction to a crime.

Dealing with physical/sexual abuse

If you've experienced physical/sexual abuse, particularly as a child, you may find that you have difficulty setting proper boundaries, or having a successful relationship. You may have confused feelings towards the perpetrator, especially if it was a family member or somebody else close to you. I can help you sort out your feelings and get on with your life.