Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) Counselling
What is the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)?
Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) is a BC government initiated program to help victims, immediate family members or witnesses whose lives have been affected by violent crimes. The government support includes financial assistance with services to help you heal and recover, including counselling services with a Registered Clinical Counsellor for the CVAP program.
When should Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) Counselling be considered?
CVAP counselling with a trained clinical counsellor is an effective way to heal when a victim, immediate family member or a witness of a violent crime has been impacted physically or emotionally as a result of that crime.
Liv Therapy Services Approach to (CVAP) Counselling
Crime affects every individual differently. Liv Therapy Services is here for you to help in your journey.
In many cases, those impacted by crime may not have the freedom and ability to process what has happened to them or what they have witnessed without professional help. Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) Counselling with a trained clinical therapist can help in addressing emotional and psychological challenges.
During your counselling sessions with Liv Therapy Services, you’ll be encouraged to communicate in a safe environment and get the help you deserve. With compassion, we will work together at a pace that is best suited for your journey.
Our Registered Clinical Counsellor, Ivania is trained in EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), DBT (Dialectical behaviour therapy), and Narrative counselling approaches. Upon your initial assessment, Ivania will develop the best suited approach to help you heal
Book your FREE consultation
Learn more about our CVAP Counselling approach by booking a FREE 15 minute consultation.
Why choose Liv Counselling Services as your Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) therapist?
Ivania Redpath, the owner of Liv Counselling Services is a Registered Clinical Counsellor for the CVAP program. Over the years, Ivania has helped many individuals in communities across BC get the help they deserve. Remember, the behaviour that resulted in the crime is not your fault.
Call today to book a FREE 15 minute Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) Counselling consultation. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have and book your first session. For your convenience, Liv Counselling Services offers both virtual and in person Crime Victim Assistance Program Counselling sessions at the White Rock office. By assessing your needs Ivania will be able to develop an appropriate treatment plan. For your convenience, we offer daytime and afternoon appointments. Call today.
CVAP Resources available
There are resources such as counselling that can help. It’s important to note that the victim does not have to report the crime to the police. The victim’s safety is the main priority. Government funded and non-profit agencies are in place to help. For more details and resources, visit the BC Government website. Before proceeding and if you’re finding yourself in an unsafe environment, please know that the government website does have a quick exit
How the CVAP Counselling services work
The first step in getting the help you deserve is by filling out an application to get approved for the benefits. Get the Application form here. As outlined on the BC Government website, please note that “in most cases, the application must be received within one year from the date the crime took place. You do not have to wait for charges to be laid or for the offender to be convicted before applying for benefits.” For most up to date details about the program and to complete the form, visit the BC Government website.
Once you are approved for the CVAP counselling services, please contact us. We will be able to book your free 15 minute consultation to make sure you feel that we will be a great fit.
A trained Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) therapist understands that each victim is unique and that each crime is different and will have different impacts on those affected. As such, during CVAP Counselling with Liv Therapy Services, our trained counsellor will ensure that you feel that you are in a safe and familiar setting which as a result will help you feel comfortable to express yourself.
Have you already been approved for counselling via the CVAP program?
If you have already been approved for counselling funding via the CVAP, book a FREE 15 minute consultation to speak with our Registered Clinical Counsellor for the CVAP program.