Women's Counselling

Since 1993 the Women’s Counselling Program has been providing counselling free of charge to women (aged 19 and over) who have experienced childhood abuse, sexual assault and/or violence in a relationship.

Whatever happened or is happening, you can heal, and you do not have to face it alone. The Women’s Counselling Program offers counselling to help you find safe ways to heal from abuse and the impact it is having on your life.

What you can expect from the program

This program seeks to help all women including trans women and gender non-binary persons regardless of age, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation or ability, to recover from the impact of violence they have experienced and reclaim healthy satisfying lives by:

• Recognizing and understanding the dynamics of abuse
• Focussing on safety and developing a safety plan if necessary
• Exploring the impact of past and current abuse and violence
• Identifying and using existing strengths and skills
• Building supportive relationships and communities
• Learning new skills, resources and self-care strategies

How you can take part

No referral is required. The program is free and confidential. Individual counselling and group counselling (when available) are provided to women on a short or longer term basis depending on individual need and the capacity of the program.

Counselling is offered in two locations – Gibsons and Sechelt. To connect with the program call or text our confidential line at 604-865-0105.

This program is funded by the Government of B.C. and by community support.