Crime Victim Counselling in Port Alberni, BC

Crime Victim Assistance Program counselling is a therapeutic process for individuals affected by crime in British Columbia, funded in whole or in part through the province's Crime Victim Assistance Program. A Registered Clinical Counsellor applies trauma-focused modalities such as EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT to address the psychological impact of the crime.

A CVAP counselling session typically lasts 50 to 60 minutes. This duration allows time for check-in, trauma-focused therapeutic work, and closing reflection within a single appointment, whether delivered in person or by video.

CVAP counselling addresses post-crime traumatic stress, hypervigilance, avoidance behaviour, intrusive memories, and difficulty trusting others following a crime. Sessions target both the psychological trauma and the practical safety concerns a crime produces.

Eligible clients access CVAP counselling at no out-of-pocket cost, with the counsellor billing the Crime Victim Assistance Program directly for approved claims. Eligibility depends on the specific circumstances of the crime and the program's approval process — book a free consultation to discuss your situation, or visit the Session Rates page for general pricing at Counsel Me Vancouver.

A first CVAP counselling session establishes the presenting concern, relevant history related to the crime, and initial goals. The counsellor explains their therapeutic approach and begins assessing the client's current safety and stabilization needs.

Yes. Counsel Me Vancouver provides Crime Victim Counselling to Port Alberni clients in person at Floor 1, The Electra, 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver or virtually across BC. Port Alberni, BC — ~163 km (incl. ferry). ~3 hrs 35 min (incl. ferry).

Yes. Port Alberni clients meet with Counsel Me Vancouver counsellors by secure video from home, with no travel. In-person sessions are also available at the downtown Vancouver office, which is about 163 km (incl. ferry) from Port Alberni, about 3 hrs 35 min (incl. ferry).

The office is at Floor 1, The Electra, 970 Burrard Street, Vancouver. Port Alberni is about 163 km (incl. ferry) away, about 3 hrs 35 min (incl. ferry). BC Ferries sails Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay (1 hour 35 minutes), Tsawwassen to Duke Point (2 hours), and Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay (1 hour 40 minutes). Check current schedules on bcferries.com before travelling.

The BC government's victim services directory lists Port Alberni RCMP Victim Services. Eligibility for Crime Victim Assistance Program counselling depends on the specific circumstances.