Individual Counselling
Individual Counselling
Individual counselling assists in dealing with the most immediate emotional, physical and behavioural reactions to sexual assault, and provides help for those women, trans, Two-Spirit and gender diverse survivors who are in need of support.
Counselling in Groups
Counselling in Groups
Counselling in groups at VSAC helps survivors heal through shared experiences, support, and skill-building. Participants learn about trauma, develop coping tools, and connect deeply with themselves and others in a safe, guided environment led by experienced facilitators.
Healing is a Journey
At the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre, we believe that healing is possible. We warmly invite you to visit our space and learn more about the resources available to you. Please call and leave a message at the access line 250-383-3232 or email [email protected].
There are many paths to healing with different stages along the way. Remember, you are in charge of your own healing process.
Counselling
The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre (VSAC) provides both crisis support and trauma counselling, as well as group counselling sessions for all women, trans, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people.
Our counsellors can be reached by leaving a message on our access line at 250-383-3232 and your call will be returned within 24 hours.
Individual Counselling
At VSAC, Individual Counselling provides a safe, confidential, and supportive space for survivors. Sessions offer one-on-one guidance to reflect, process experiences, and explore next steps, with care, empathy, and respect at the heart of every interaction. Each person’s safety, autonomy, and pace are prioritized, helping them navigate healing in a way that feels right for them.
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Counselling in Groups at VSAC
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Additional Counselling Services
Being a friend, partner, or family member of a woman, trans, Two-Spirit, or gender diverse survivor who has experienced sexual trauma can be confusing and upsetting. We provide support and information to help you understand some of the related issues that have an impact on you and your relationship and offer ways in which you as a partner or ally can help.
Youth, ages 13 to 18, sometimes require a unique counselling experience. For youth ages 13 to 15 we work in partnership with the Victoria Child Abuse Counselling and Prevention Centre (also known as the Mary Manning Centre) to find the best fit for the individual. Due to the vulnerability of youth, services for them are prioritized to ensure they receive timely support.
VSAC is committed to working in collaboration with community agencies and we are proud of our 10-year-plus relationship with the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. This relationship has allowed us to decrease barriers for Indigenous survivors to accessing our services, as well as to recognize and respond to the higher prevalence of sexualized violence against Indigenous women, Trans, and Two-Spirit communities.
Our counselling service at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC), can be accessed by connecting with VNFC (250.384.3211).
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