CVAP Counsellors in Surrey, BC

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Looking for CVAP Counsellors in Surrey?

If you are searching for CVAP counsellors near you, you may have already been approved for funding under the Crime Victim Assistance Program or you may be in the process of applying.

Many people seeking CVAP counselling are navigating:

  • The aftermath of sexual assault or violence

  • Ongoing safety concerns

  • Police or court involvement

  • Hypervigilance, shutdown, or emotional numbness

  • Anxiety, sleep disruption, or intrusive memories

At Tidal Trauma Centre, trauma therapy is not a secondary offering. It is our clinical focus.

We provide in-person counselling in Cloverdale Surrey and online therapy across British Columbia, including Langley, Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and rural communities.

What Is the Crime Victim Assistance Program?

The Crime Victim Assistance Program provides financial assistance to individuals affected by violent crime in British Columbia.

If your claim is approved, CVAP may fund counselling with registered providers.

Coverage may include:

  • Individual trauma therapy

  • Sexual assault counselling

  • Intimate partner violence support

  • Childhood abuse recovery

  • Counselling for certain family members

Funding decisions, number of sessions, and approval extensions are determined directly by the program.

Our role is to provide clinically appropriate treatment within your approved coverage.

Trauma Therapy With a Specialized Focus

Not all counselling clinics specialize in trauma.

Our CVAP-approved counsellors are registered clinical counsellors with advanced training in:

  • EMDR

  • Somatic therapy approaches

  • Internal Family Systems

  • AEDP and Emotion-Focused Therapy

  • Attachment-based therapy

We work with:

  • Nervous system dysregulation

  • Dissociation and shutdown

  • Chronic shame

  • Complex PTSD patterns

  • Relational trauma

When clients search for CVAP therapists in Surrey, they are often looking for steadiness, competence, and a therapist who understands trauma beyond surface coping strategies.

That is what we prioritize.

If you would like to understand more about how trauma affects the body and brain, you can explore our trauma therapy services or read about Complex PTSD and relational trauma.

Person practicing grounding and body awareness during trauma-informed therapy

Direct Billing and Rates

We are approved CVAP providers and can direct bill for covered sessions.

Most of our CVAP-approved counsellors adjust their session rate to align with CVAP’s current maximum reimbursement of $135 per session so that approved sessions are fully covered.

To begin therapy, you will need:

  • An approved CVAP claim number

  • Confirmation of authorized sessions

Additional sessions may require extension requests.

Top-up fees may apply if CVAP’s maximum reimbursement is less than the requested treatment rate. If this occurs, your provider or our administrator will inform you clearly in advance of any potential out-of-pocket expenses.

If funding changes or concludes, we discuss options transparently before continuing.

Who We Support Through CVAP

Our CVAP counsellors in Surrey frequently work with individuals who have experienced:

  • Sexual assault

  • Intimate partner violence

  • Childhood physical or sexual abuse

  • Violent crime

  • Ongoing trauma symptoms

We also support clients navigating court processes, safety planning, and post-incident stabilization.

Clients attend in person from Cloverdale, Langley, Delta, White Rock, and surrounding Surrey communities.

Online CVAP counselling is available throughout British Columbia.

Path through forest representing support and recovery through CVAP counselling in Surrey BC

Next Steps

Fill out a New Client Form and we will match you with one or more counsellors who are approved to work with CVAP clients.

Book a free consult or appointment using our secure online platform whenever you are ready.

If you already have an approved CVAP claim number, our team will confirm your approval details and guide you through the intake process.

Not sure what to expect from a first consultation?
Client Guide to Consult Calls.

FAQs About CVAP Counselling

  • No. Approval does not require a conviction. Eligibility is determined by the program based on the circumstances of the incident and your application.

  • The number varies by claim. Some clients are approved for a set number of sessions initially. Extensions may be requested when clinically appropriate and supported by documentation.

  • You may choose to wait for approval or begin privately while your application is processed. We can help you understand the practical implications of each option.

  • Yes. We offer online trauma therapy throughout British Columbia, including Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Prince George, and rural communities.