Trauma-informed support for victims, family members, and witnesses of crime in British Columbia.

Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) Counselling in Surrey, North Delta and BC

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You're Not Alone

If you've been hurt by crime, recently or a long time ago, you might be feeling fear, anxiety, flashbacks, trouble sleeping, or a shaken sense of safety that doesn't go away on its own. If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you don't have to carry it by yourself.

I work with victims of crime, immediate family members, and witnesses who've experienced psychological harm. As an approved CVAP provider, I offer direct billing, so getting support doesn't come with a financial worry on top of everything else.

Who This Is For

  • Victims of violent crime

  • Immediate family members of victims

  • Witnesses who experienced psychological harm from what they saw

Common Experiences That Bring People To CVAP Counselling

  • Grief, guilt, or shame

  • Stress and burnout

  • Depression and sadness

  • Feeling disconnected or unsafe

  • Fear, anxiety, panic, or hypervigilance

  • Trauma, PTSD, Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories

  • Insomnia, trouble sleeping or concentrating

What You Can Expect

  • A confidential, non-judgmental space

  • Support paced to what feels right for you

  • No out-of-pocket cost — direct billing to CVAP

  • In-person sessions in Delta, or virtual sessions across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut

  • Sessions available in English or Farsi

What is CVAP?

  • The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) is a BC government program that helps cover the cost of counselling for people affected by crime physically or psychologically. As an approved provider, I bill CVAP directly, so there's no cost to you for eligible sessions.

Getting Started

  • Apply to CVAP directly, or ask a Victim Services worker to help you apply

  • Once you have a claim number, you can book your first session with me

  • You don't need to wait for charges to be laid or a conviction to apply

Methods I Use

  • Trauma-informed care

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

  • DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

  • Culturally responsive, client-centred approach

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You may be eligible for CVAP if you were physically or psychologically affected by a violent crime that occurred in British Columbia. This includes victims, certain witnesses, and immediate family members.

  • Not always — some circumstances don't require one. CVAP or a Victim Services worker can confirm your specific situation.

  • No — you can start counselling as soon as you have a claim number. CVAP will generally cover eligible sessions taken while your claim is still being processed, as long as they relate to the offence

  • Coverage varies depending on whether you're a victim, immediate family member, or witness. I can help you understand what applies to your situation once your claim is underway.

  • Yes. As a CVAP-registered counsellor I offer virtual sessions to clients across British Columbia.

    If you are based outside Surrey/North Delta or prefer to meet remotely, online counselling is available and can be arranged through our booking process.

    In-person sessions are also available at our North Delta office for those who prefer to meet face to face.

  • Yes. Your sessions are confidential — only the minimum billing information required is shared with CVAP.

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