Approved CVAP provider · Trauma-informed care

Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) counselling in Victoria

If you or a loved one has been physically or emotionally affected by a crime in British Columbia, cost shouldn't stand in the way of your recovery. As an approved CVAP provider, I bill counselling directly to the program.

  • Billed directly to CVAP
  • EMDR & TF-CBT trained
  • In person or online

3 steps to start

  1. 1Apply for benefits through the BC Government CVAP portal, online or by email.
  2. 2Get your claim number. Your approval letter lists your CVAP claim number and pre-authorized sessions.
  3. 3Book your session and share your claim number. I'll handle the rest.
Open the CVAP online portal

Registered & approved with

  • BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
  • Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Assoc.
  • ICBC Recovery Network
  • Crime Victim Assistance Program
  • First Nations Health Authority

Who's eligible

Support for victims, families, and witnesses

CVAP supports people harmed by a crime that happened in British Columbia. The province funds professional clinical counselling to help people work through trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and grief.

You may be eligible if you are

  • A direct victim of a crime in BC
  • An immediate family member of a victim
  • A witness to a crime

The province decides eligibility and the number of approved sessions.

How counselling can help

Care that goes at your pace

Trauma-informed support

A calm space to rebuild a sense of safety, with coping skills for the hardest moments.

EMDR for adults

A well-researched therapy for trauma and PTSD that helps painful memories feel less overwhelming. About EMDR

TF-CBT for youth

Trauma-Focused CBT supports young people, with family sessions to help you support them at home. Youth counselling

FAQ

Questions about CVAP counselling

Does CVAP counselling cost me anything?

Approved sessions are billed directly to CVAP. Your approval letter shows how many sessions have been pre-authorized.

Can family members or witnesses get counselling too?

Immediate family members of victims and witnesses may also be eligible. Check the CVAP portal, or reach out and I can help you understand the steps.

Can I have sessions online?

Yes. Secure video sessions are available anywhere in British Columbia, or you can meet in person in Victoria.

Whenever you're ready, I'm here.

Book a free 15-minute consult. It's a chance to ask questions and see how it feels, with no pressure to book a session afterward.

  • Accepting new clients
  • Evening & weekend availability
Book a free 15-min consult