Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) Counselling in Vancouver and BC
We work with the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) to provide government funded counselling to the victims of crime and in Vancouver and BC. If you or an immediate family member have been the victim or witness of crime, the CVAP program helps provide financial assistance to cover the costs of counselling with us.
Our therapists registered with CVAP are fully trained registered clinical counsellors (RCCs) and provide therapy that is client-centered and delivered with care and attention to each person’s unique context.
What is the Crime victim assistance program (CVAP)?
The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) is a government-funded program in British Columbia that helps cover the cost of counselling for people affected by violent crime, including victims, witnesses, and immediate family members.
You do not need to wait for charges or a conviction to apply. Depending on your situation, CVAP may cover part or all of your counselling costs, making it easier to access support and begin the recovery process.
Who is eligible for CVAP funding?
You may be eligible for CVAP if you were physically or psychologically affected by a violent crime that occurred in British Columbia. This includes victims, certain witnesses, and immediate family members.
Eligible situations can include experiences such as physical assault, sexual assault, domestic violence, or other forms of abuse. In most cases, you need to apply within a set time frame, though exceptions exist. You do not need to wait for charges or a conviction to apply.
How are CVAP counsellors qualified?
To provide CVAP-funded counselling, therapists must be approved providers with the program. This means they are registered clinical counsellors (RCCs) in good standing with a recognized professional body in British Columbia.
Approved therapists must meet CVAP’s standards for training, experience, and ethical practice, and agree to follow the program’s guidelines for treatment and billing. This ensures clients receive safe, professional, and trauma-informed care.
How to start CVAP counselling with us
If you’ve already been approved for CVAP funding, you can contact us directly to be matched with one of our registered counsellors and book a free 20 minute consultation.
If you haven’t applied yet, you can still reach out. We can help guide you through the process or connect you with a victim service worker who can assist with your application.
Once approved, CVAP will cover a portion of your session fees, making it easier to begin counselling and access support.
CVAP counselling offers support for
Our CVAP approved Counsellors
Moha Chaturvedi, RCC, RP(Q)
Associate Counsellor
Moha has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and specializes in treating trauma as well as sex therapy, relationship issues, eating disorders, and the challenges of immigration. She offers therapy in both English and Hindi.
Dhaniah Wijaya, RCC
Associate Counsellor
Dhaniah has a Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University and believes in a holistic, client-centred, and strengths-based approach to counselling and an advocate of social justice. She offers therapy in English and Malay.
