Sexual Assault Counselling

You Are Not Alone

Reaching out for support after experiencing sexual harm can feel incredibly difficult. You may be carrying pain, confusion, fear, or even numbness. You might not have words for what you’ve been through, or you may feel unsure about what you need. Wherever you are in your process, you deserve care, respect, and to be met with compassion.

At Grit Psychology, we provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can move at your own pace. There is no pressure to share anything before you are ready. Your story belongs to you, and therapy is guided by your comfort, your boundaries, and your voice.

Compassionate Psychologists

Ava McLinskarr
Virtual & In-Person

Ava McLinskarr

Provisional Psychologist
$220 per hour
Ava supports teens, adults, and couples in navigating challenges related to trauma, relationship difficulties, stress, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and ADHD.
Jennifer Berrow
Virtual & In-Person

Jennifer Berrow

Provisional Psychologist
$200 per hour
Jennifer Berrow is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who supports children, teens, and adults through anxiety, depression, and ADHD while offering neuro-affirming assessments and strength-based, evidence-based care.
Jody Cumberbatch Lewis
Virtual & In-Person

Jody Cumberbatch Lewis

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Jody specializes in anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and caregiver stress using ACT, EMDR, and trauma-informed approaches.
Joshua Woelfle
Virtual & In-Person

Joshua Woelfle

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Joshua works with adults and teenagers living with PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, stress, suicidal ideation, grief and loss, phobias, OCD, and relationship issues.
Cecily Wang
Virtual & In-Person

Cecily Wang

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Cecily helps with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, OCD, workplace issues, stress, anger, and more. She also performs Psycho-educational, Giftedness and ADHD Assessments for adults and children (3+).
Annemarie Rued Fraser
Virtual & In-Person

Annemarie Rued Fraser

Registered Psychologist
$235 per hour
Annemarie has 10+ years of experience helping clients overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, depression, life transitions, autism, depression, stress, grief, personality disorders, domestic violence, & more.
Jaimee Grossklaus
Virtual & In-Person

Jaimee Grossklaus

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Jaimee works with adults who live with anxiety, trauma (PTSD), depression, stress, poor self-esteem and confidence, work concerns, chronic health concerns, and brain injuries.
Emma Godin
Virtual & In-Person

Emma Godin

Provisional Psychologist
$200 per hour
Emma helps teens and adults with various mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, trauma, self-harm behaviours, grief, self esteem, life transitions, panic attacks, chronic illness and more.
Calen Jobson
Virtual & In-Person

Calen Jobson

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Calen works with individuals and athletes who have concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, low self esteem, relationship issues, performance issues, and more.
Lule Begashaw
Virtual & In-Person

Lule Begashaw

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Lule supports diverse individuals through healing and growth, drawing from both professional expertise and rich personal experience. Rooted in faith, empathy, and authenticity, she creates a safe space for connection, resilience, and transformation.
Danielle Gelleny
Virtual & In-Person

Danielle Gelleny

Mental Health Therapist
$235 per hour
Danielle has vast experience supporting teens and adults with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, self esteem, perfectionism, trauma, sobriety, relationships, emotional regulation, stress and more.
Shaheena Kassam
Virtual & In-Person

Shaheena Kassam

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Shaheena offers assessments and counselling for children, youths, and their families, as well as adults, to help them with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other behavioural or social challenges.
Alison Statham
Virtual & In-Person

Alison Statham

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Alison works with children (6+), teens and adults with anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional regulation, social skills, OCD, stress, burnout life transitions, ADHD, panic attacks, & relationship issues.
Returning Clients Only
Brittney Giacchetta
Virtual & In-Person

Brittney Giacchetta

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Brittney works with individuals living with anxiety, borderline personality disorder, burnout, chronic pain, complex mental health, depression, autism, life transitions, couples issues, phobias, trauma, and stress.
Kristy Honan
Virtual & In-Person

Kristy Honan

Provisional Psychologist, MACP
$220 per hour
Kristy has over 13 years of experience in working with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, trauma and PTSD, identity and existential crisis, life transitions, low self-worth, struggles with body image, relationship concerns, and spiritual concerns.
Angela Regino
Virtual & In-Person

Angela Regino

Occupational Therapist
$170 per hour
Angela provides various professional assessments & counselling to adults with anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD), personality disorders, chronic pain, brain injury, cognitive concerns, stress, and more.
Cara Hason
Virtual Only

Cara Hason

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
Cara has over 10 years of experience in helping individuals living with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic attacks, stress, OCD, intrusive thoughts, PTSD, relationship issues, and perinatal issues.
Alyssa Gonzalez
Virtual & In-Person

Alyssa Gonzalez

Registered Psychologist
$235 per hour
Alyssa works with children, adolescents, & adults who experience a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, family issues, stress and more.
Theresa Breen
Virtual & In-Person

Theresa Breen

Provisional Psychologist
$200 per hour
Theresa provides therapy for teens, couples, families & individuals, using evidence-based care to address anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma and more.
Jessica Friesen
Virtual & In-Person

Jessica Friesen

Registered Psychologist
$235 (sliding scale available) per hour
Jessica works with children (6+), teens, adults, and couples on issues like anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD, reproductive health, and more. A former educator and published author, Jessica brings calm, compassion, and deep insight to every session.
Vanessa de Guzman
Virtual & In-Person

Vanessa de Guzman

Provisional Psychologist
$220 per hour
Vanessa supports children (4+), youth (12+), and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life transitions with compassion and cultural sensitivity. Drawing on her experience in both voluntary and court-mandated therapy, she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can process challenges, build resilience, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
Dr. Sharanpreet Kaur
Virtual Only

Dr. Sharanpreet Kaur

Registered Psychologist
$235 per hour
Sharanpreet specializes in trauma assessment and treatment, chronic pain, workplace issues, medication management, anxiety, grief and more.
Joel Zimmerman
Virtual Only

Joel Zimmerman

Registered Psychologist
$220 per hour
*Direct billing Available* Joel works with individuals who need support for anxiety, depression, personal growth, and trauma (PTSD); as well as couples and families who want to improve communication, conflict management, and trust.
Megan Zmetana
Virtual & In-Person

Megan Zmetana

Occupational Therapist, MSCOT
$170 per hour
Megan specializes in supporting individuals as they return to work after an illness, injury, trauma, mental health concern and any other reason preventing them from resuming their lives.
Rittu Berman
Virtual & In-Person

Rittu Berman

Occupational Therapist
$170 per hour
Rittu is an experienced occupational therapist dedicated to helping clients regain independence and confidence. She supports recovery from injury, pain, fatigue, and life transitions with compassion and practical strategies.
Stephen Walker
Virtual & In-Person

Stephen Walker

Reg. Clinical Social Worker
$200 per hour
With 10+ years of experience, Stephen works with individuals and couples (12+) dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma (PTSD), family violence, addictions, grief/loss, couples concerns and more.
Ty Helfrich
Virtual & In-Person

Ty Helfrich

Provisional Psychologist
$150 per hour
Ty conducts assessments for a range of concerns, including ADHD, PTSD, personality disorders, cognitive functioning, memory and IQ, as well as general mental health.
Rameen Kargger
Virtual & In-Person

Rameen Kargger

Registered Psychologist
$350 per hour
Rameen offers assessments and counselling for couples and individuals with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, phobias, OCD, and much more.
Selective Clients Only
Camila Schroh
Virtual & In-Person

Camila Schroh

Provisional Psychologist
$220 per hour
Camila works with teens, and adults to address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more. Additionally, she offers psycho-educational assessments and supports parents in navigating challenges and enhancing their connection with their children.

A Space Where You Are in Control

Experiences of sexual harm can take away a sense of safety and control. Counselling is a place where that control is returned to you. You choose what to talk about, when to talk about it, and how deeply you want to go. Your therapist will follow your lead, offering support without pressure. Sessions can focus on processing emotions, building coping tools, or simply creating a sense of stability and grounding.

You are always in charge of your healing process.

How Counselling Can Help

Processing Difficult Emotions

Counselling provides a supportive space to explore and process emotions such as fear, anger, shame, or grief at your own pace, without judgment.

Reducing Overwhelming Symptoms

Therapy can help lessen experiences like anxiety, flashbacks, or intrusive thoughts by building coping strategies that support a greater sense of calm and control.

Rebuilding a Sense of Safety

Together, we work toward helping you feel safer in your body and environment, restoring a sense of stability and grounding in your day-to-day life.

Strengthening Boundaries and Trust

Counselling supports you in developing healthy boundaries and rebuilding trust in yourself and in your relationships with others.

Navigating Relationships and Intimacy

You are supported in exploring relationships and intimacy in a way that feels comfortable, respectful, and aligned with your needs and readiness.

Reconnecting with Yourself

Therapy can help you reconnect with your identity, inner strength, and sense of self-worth, allowing space for healing and growth.

Our Approach to Sexual Assault Counselling

Our therapists use trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches that prioritize emotional safety and empowerment.

This may include:

  • Gentle, paced therapeutic conversations
  • Grounding and emotional regulation strategies
  • Cognitive and somatic approaches to processing trauma
  • Mindfulness-based techniques to support presence and stability

We focus on helping you feel supported in the present, while carefully working through the impact of your experiences in a way that does not feel overwhelming.

Moving at Your Own Pace

Healing does not have a timeline. Some days may feel heavier than others, and that is okay. Therapy is not about forcing progress, but about creating space for it to unfold naturally. Whether you are seeking support shortly after an experience or years later, it is never too early or too late to begin. You deserve care that honours your experience without judgment. If you are considering counselling, we are here to walk alongside you with compassion, patience, and respect.

Get Matched To The Right Therapist

Not sure who can help you? You can either fill out the form to be matched to a therapist that specializes in your unique situation or give us a call at (403) 588-7639.

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