Support for Safety, Healing, and Reclaiming Your Voice
Offering compassionate in-person counselling in Kamloops, BC, and secure virtual sessions across all of British Columbia — so you can access support safely and privately, wherever you are.
Experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) can be deeply isolating and confusing — especially when emotional, verbal, or psychological abuse is involved. You may question your reality, your worth, or whether what you're experiencing “counts” as abuse. But if you’re feeling controlled, unsafe, or constantly walking on eggshells — that matters.
IPV is not always physical. It can include manipulation, gaslighting, threats, coercion, isolation, and financial control. It can happen in any relationship — regardless of gender, age, or background.
If something doesn’t feel right, you deserve a safe space to talk about it.
Feeling afraid to speak up or set boundaries
Being constantly criticized, blamed, or gaslit
Monitoring or controlling your phone, money, or movements
Isolation from friends, family, or support systems
Threats, intimidation, or coercive control
Apologizing often, even when you’ve done nothing wrong
Second-guessing your reality or feeling like “you’re the problem”
Recognizing abuse is incredibly brave. You don’t have to navigate the healing process alone.
Counselling for intimate partner violence focuses on rebuilding your sense of self, understanding what happened, and restoring your safety — emotionally, mentally, and physically.
Every experience is unique, and support is always trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and at your pace.
You may be:
In the Relationship
We'll explore harm-reduction strategies, build safety plans, and give you space to process without pressure or judgment.
Leaving or Recently Left
We can work together to process the experience, build boundaries, and untangle the emotional aftermath with compassion and care.
Years Out, But Still Healing
Counselling can support you in making sense of your story, reclaiming your voice, and rebuilding your sense of trust and identity.
If you’re navigating the impact of intimate partner violence, you deserve support that centers you.
This is a space where you’ll be believed, not blamed — and where your story is met with care and confidentiality.
Therapy helps you reconnect with your sense of power, clarify your experiences, and take steps that align with your safety and healing.
Through counselling, you can:
Name and validate your experience
Reduce feelings of guilt, shame, and confusion
Rebuild trust in yourself and others
Strengthen boundaries and communication skills
Create a path forward that’s rooted in self-worth and safety
No. Whether you’re still in the relationship or just starting to question it, counselling is available at any stage — without judgment or pressure.
Emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse are just as real and harmful. All forms of abuse deserve to be acknowledged and supported.
Yes. We’ll work together to find safe, discreet ways to connect, including flexible scheduling and privacy-first options for virtual sessions. Safety is the most important aspect with our sessions.
No. Counselling is collaborative. You’re in charge of your choices — I’m here to support your safety, clarity, and healing, not direct your life.
Absolutely. I can help connect you with local shelters, legal supports, safety planning resources, and community programs if needed.
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