Sexual Abuse therapists in Summerland, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Sexual Abuse
Your Story Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
All of us go through the winding footpaths of life and at one point in time experience moments that create long lasting impacts and changes in ourselves, our environment, and in the trajectory of our lives. Sometimes those experience can be positive, and sometimes they are negative. These negative experiences are we we define as traumatic events. Sexual Abuse is absolutely considered traumatic.
The experience of trauma and traumatic events can be painful and excruciating. Sometimes these experiences leave us at more than just at a loss, but can continue to cause us pain and fear. These experiences can alter the way your mind works. Creating physical and emotional responses to triggers that remind you of your trauma. Even when you are unaware of these triggers, you can be left feeling overactive and hyper-vigilant to certain moments and interactions. The post traumatic consequences (often known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD) of these triggers is that you can feel like you are on constant alert to prevent future danger and pain; even when there is none to be presently found. If left untreated it can lead to one feeling loss and overwhelmed and increase rates of risky or dangerous behaviours (i.e. increased aggression and violence, increased substance use, increased physical and mental distress).
Our goal is help you heal. We offer a safe space and environment to begin the process of talking about your pain as a means to start processing what had happened to you. Talking about trauma doesn't always mean retelling your story. We work with each individual uniquely in order to find the path of healing that is more effective for them. We utilize a variety of techniques including a highly effective form of trauma therapy called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help folks through this process in order to help you rediscover hope and empowerment. Understanding our past gives us an ability to take control what we want our future to look like. We believe that all people deserve to live a life free from fear and pain, all of us deserve a little help along the way. Our therapists can help you identify the roots of your struggles, offer a safe space for respite and together with you create a custom treatment plan to overcome them. Head over to our website to learn more!
10 Years Experience
Online in Summerland, BC British Columbia
Sexual Abuse
Spencer Copland
Registered Psychotherapist, RCC, MCP
Experiences of sexual abuse and assault can have profound and lasting impacts, affecting how you feel in your body, your sense of safety, and your ability to trust yourself and others. You may notice symptoms such as anxiety, shame, dissociation, emotional overwhelm, difficulty with boundaries, or feeling disconnected from your body or relationships. These responses are understandable ways your nervous system has tried to cope with the traumatic experiences.
In our work together, we will move at a pace that prioritizes your sense of safety and control. You will never be asked to share more than you feel ready to, and we will focus on creating stability, grounding, and choice throughout the process. Using a trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach, we will support your nervous system while working with the impact of what you’ve experienced in a way that feels manageable and safe.
I draw from approaches such as EMDR, IFS, ACT, Mindfulness-Based CBT, and somatic-based practices, tailoring our work to your needs and readiness. EMDR can be particularly helpful in processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity over time, while other approaches support grounding, self-compassion, and reconnection to self and body. Together, we’ll focus on healing in a way that respects you and supports a growing sense of safety, empowerment, and integration.
I offer both in-person and virtual counselling sessions. You’re welcome to reach out or visit my website to book a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
6 Years Experience
Online in Summerland, BC British Columbia
Sexual Abuse
Masha Andreeva
Art Therapist, HonBA, DTATI, RP(qualifying)
I have substantial experience facilitating both group and one-on-one art therapy for survivors of sexual abuse. I understand how abuse can distort your sense of self, leaving you feeling disconnected or powerless. Through art therapy, you can safely express and process emotions that may be difficult to verbalize, while reconnecting with your inner strength. The creative process provides a path to reclaim your voice, rebuild self-worth, and restore a sense of control. I am passionate about supporting you in reclaiming your life and your sense of self, helping you move toward empowerment and transformation.
20 Years Experience
Online in Summerland, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse
Reema Qamar
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CCC
Therapy focuses on a trauma-focused approach with narrative interventions and emotional support, empathy, and compassion to facilitate healing. The counsellor can support the client in understanding and dealing with emotional, physical and behavioural responses to sexual abuse. Providing a safe space for the client can help build trust and connection, to opening up about their trauma experiences can help the client feel validated and respected. EMDR and grounding can be used to help the client cope with traumatic memories and regulate their nervous system.
3 Years Experience
Online in Summerland, BC British Columbia
Sexual Abuse
Romana Hrivnakova
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Healing from sexual abuse requires a therapeutic space built on absolute safety, choice, and a deep understanding of the nervous system. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in high-intensity trauma and mental health settings, I provide a compassionate, paced environment to help you process the profound impact of this betrayal.
My approach uses a Parts Work lens to understand the survival strategies—such as dissociation, shame, or hyper-vigilance—that your system developed to protect you. We move at your pace, focusing on restoring your sense of autonomy and internal security. Together, we work to help your 'parts' unburden the weight of the past, moving toward a future of genuine healing and reclaimed self-worth.
11 Years Experience
Online in Summerland, BC British Columbia (Online Only)
Sexual Abuse therapists in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Sexual Abuse therapists in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Internal Family Systems (IFS) (67%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (65%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Accept insurance
73%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 16% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 65% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 56% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 56% | Somatic Therapy |
| 54% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | Women |
| 67% | Men |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 48% | Christian |