Sexual abuse and assault are deeply traumatic experiences, inflicting profound psychological and emotional harm on survivors. These acts of violation not only breach personal boundaries but also leave lasting scars that affect one’s sense of safety, trust, and self-worth. Recognizing these experiences as forms of trauma is crucial in understanding the complex journey toward healing and recovery. Survivors often struggle with intense feelings of fear, shame, and isolation, underscoring the importance of compassionate support and specialized therapeutic intervention to navigate the path to healing.
Find Comfort and Peace After Sexual Abuse and Assault
Our Trauma Counsellors have seen how emotional and psychological trauma from sexual assault can become embedded in the nervous system and create ongoing feelings of distrust, loneliness, embarrassment, disconnection, and/or guilt. This can leave sexual assault survivors stuck in the daily struggle of trying to let go and move on while being plagued by trauma-related symptoms and old coping strategies that continue to hold them back or lead to unhealthy habits and behaviors.
Sexual Assault Comes in Many Forms and Can Include:
- Sexual abuse and assault
- Rape
- Childhood sexual abuse
- Sexual harassment
- Indecent or sexualized exposure
- Degrading sexual imagery
- Voyeurism
- Cyber harassment
- Unwanted sexual touch
- Sexual exploitation and/or trafficking
How Can Sexual Assault Potentially Impact Your Life?
- Dissociation or out-of-body experiences
- Startling easily at everyday sounds
- Feelings of numbness and hollowness
- Avoiding physical and/or emotional closeness
- Reliance on drugs, alcohol, or sex
- Difficulty trusting
- Feeling unsafe
- Flashbacks and/or vivid dreams
- Ongoing feelings of guilt
- Aggression
- Difficulties with sex (e.g., discomfort, lack of orgasm, difficulty staying present)
How Can Trauma Counselling for Sexual Assault Help?
Our Trauma Therapists will help you uncover how sexual assault is impacting your daily life and work with you to manage and overcome the trauma, allowing you to return to states of safety and connection and find healthier ways forward.
Reach Out Today
At The Trauma Therapy Group, we are committed to providing comprehensive trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, and grief services tailored to the unique needs of women in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Surrey, and throughout Vancouver. Our experienced therapists are dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges of trauma and loss, offering a safe and supportive environment for healing. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event, struggling with grief, or seeking to overcome past emotional wounds, our team is here to support you on your journey to recovery. We are committed to providing accessible and effective mental health care to the women in our community. Reach out to The Trauma Therapy Group today to learn more about how our compassionate services can help you regain control and find peace.