When there's violence, there's resistance

Each client's journey is unique and belongs to them. 

LIA is honoured to come together and walk alongside clients who've faced any form of abuse from a partner and any other form of gender-based violence including dating violence, harassment, and sexual assault.

At LIA, we know how important it is to believe and come together alongside clients.  LIA is committed to providing client-centred counselling where your experiences, voice and choices are honoured. 

LIA is dedicated to collaboratively with each client at each session and throughout each client's journey with us.

Some of our clients begin their journey with focusing attention on present day challenges and their day to day experiences, focusing on increasing safety, well-being, and connection in the present, and connecting with but limiting time focused on past experiences.

Some of our clients will take steps to safely explore their past experiences more directly, naming, reclaiming and re-authoring experiences in ways that support clarity, healing, and empowerment. 

Some clients will explore a blend of both past, present, and additional areas that are of interest and important to them.

All is welcomed. All is honoured. LIA is committed to honouring your dignity and your voice and walking alongside you.

LIA is honoured to provide compassionate counselling from an anti-violence framework. We work with folks who've experienced:

• Any form of abuse or coercive control from a recent or past partner (including psychological, emotional, financial, sexual, physical, social abuse)

• Any form of gender-based violence including sexual assault

• Exposure to or witnessing abuse or violence

• A loved one who has been affected by violence against women including abuse from a current/past partner 

• Experiences of violence related to colonization including residential schools, Sixties Scoop, and MMIWG

• Interpersonal violence in their lifetime that impacts relationship with oneself, loved ones, and well-being

If you are in crisis, need support with protection and resources to increase safety, please see our resources section below for information for victim services, women's centres, and crisis counselling support available in the community. 

LIA's counselling services reflect an anti-violence, intersectional framework.

LIA is committed to providing a safe, warm, compassionate healing space for folks who've faced violence and abuse.

We use a blend of therapeutic modalities to provide responsive, client-centered support and counselling will reflect your needs, experiences, and your voice. 

Some of the approaches we use include: feminist, narrative, strengths-based, mindfulness, self-compassion, somatic, CBT, and response-based practices, and the when love hurts model.

LIA is pleased to provide a variety of options to access counselling.

Referrals & Intake:

Clients can either self-refer and can also be referred by an allied health professional.

Methods Available:

LIA provides in-person counselling sessions at our Burnaby office location, secure video sessions, and confidential phone sessions. 

Program Length:

The frequency of sessions and length of time in counselling reflects each client's needs and interests. Some clients will access counselling for a few months while others will access counselling for a year+ 

Fees:

Fees are $120/50 minute session. Clients can access LIA through private pay, FNHA, CVAP, and often through extended health (please check directly with your insurance provider). 

To set up an appointment email appointment@lialoveinaction.ca or visit LIA's contact us page