Everyone has the right to feel safe, and being a victim-survivor of sexual abuse and or family violence can often leave victim-survivors with painful feelings, emotions and memories. It is important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to feel and think. Furthermore, be rest assured that what happened to you is NOT YOUR FAULT!
Counselling provides a safe place to help you to explore and understand some of your thoughts, emotions, reactions and responses. It can also help you feel supported to find the strength and courage to feel in control of your life again!
| Examples of sexual assault include: | Examples of family violence include: |
|---|---|
| Rape | Physical abuse |
| Sexual harassment | Verbal abuse |
| Incest/Intrafamilial | Sexual abuse |
| Unwanted touching | Emotional abuse |
| Being forced to watch or participate in pornography | Social abuse |
| Indecent exposure | Stalking |
| Stalking | Financial abuse |
| Indecent gestures | Spiritual abuse |
| Offensive written communication (e.g., email, texting, letters, notes) | |
| Intrusive, unwelcome, and abusive interpersonal communication | |
| Being forced to engage in sex | |
| Voyeurism | |
| Unwanted sexual jokes or comments | |
| Sex-related insults |