Riverpath Counselling
Emma Hutchinson, RSW, RCC
First Nations Health Authority Approved Mental Health Provider
CVAP Counselling in Courtenay and Online
The BC Crime Victim Assistance Program provides support to eligible individuals who have experienced the effects of a crime including victims and their close family members. Counselling benefits may be available to help with the emotional and psychological impacts of these experiences.
I am a CVAP counsellor and welcome individuals who have been approved for counselling benefits through the program.
If you have questions about using your CVAP benefits for counselling, you are welcome to contact me to discuss the process.
Experiencing a crime can affect people in many different ways. You might find yourself struggling with difficult feelings or experiences that are difficult to understand, or notice changes in how you feel about yourself, others, and the world around you.
Counselling can help you work through these experiences and develop a greater sense of stability, self-trust, and confidence.
Some areas we might explore include:
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Anxiety, fear, and feeling unsafe
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Traumatic memories and distressing experiences
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Shame, guilt, or self-blame
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Difficulty trusting others or feeling connected
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Sleep difficulties and feeling on edge
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Grief, loss, and changes in relationships
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Feeling disconnected from yourself or your usual sense of well-being