Sexual Trauma Therapy

  • What we help with

    Sexual trauma is a deeply personal and traumatic experience, and the path to healing is not one-size-fits-all. Culture plays a significant role in shaping how individuals understand, process, and recover from trauma. At Umeed Psychology, we recognize the importance of culturally responsive therapy in supporting survivors from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity, understanding, and respect.

    ✔ Coping with PTSD, anxiety, and depression related to sexual trauma

    ✔ Navigating feelings of shame, guilt, or self-blame

    ✔ Rebuilding trust in relationships and intimacy

    ✔ Addressing cultural and familial pressures around disclosure and healing

    ✔ Managing triggers and emotional flashbacks

    ✔ Reclaiming personal identity and self-worth

    ✔ Supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, assault, or harassment

    ✔ Providing culturally affirming guidance for LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized communities

    ✔ Helping partners and loved ones understand and support the survivor’s healing journey

  • Why a Cultural Lens Matters

    Culture influences the way individuals:

    ✔ Define and articulate their experiences of sexual trauma

    ✔ Seek (or hesitate to seek) support and professional help

    ✔ Perceive stigma, shame, or familial and community expectations

    ✔ Engage with different therapeutic approaches to healing

    For many individuals, traditional therapy approaches may not fully align with their cultural beliefs or lived experiences. This can create barriers to seeking help, fostering trust, or feeling understood in the therapeutic process.

    Our culturally informed approach ensures that therapy is tailored to meet the unique needs of each survivor within their cultural framework.

  • Creating a Safe and Empowering Space

    Healing from sexual trauma requires safety, trust, and empowerment. At Umeed Psychology, we prioritize:

    ✔ Confidentiality and survivor-led decision-making

    ✔ A non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment

    ✔ Education and advocacy to challenge stigma and misinformation within cultural contexts

    ✔ Strength-based approaches that honour resilience and self-determination

    No survivor should feel alone in their healing journey. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or supporting a loved one, we are here to provide culturally affirming care that respects your story, your background, and your path to recovery.

Vernonica Charles

Sexual Assault Therapist | BPsych, MSW, DipClinHyp

Meet Veronica Charles, a compassionate and dedicated therapist who provides a safe space for healing and growth. She understands the complexities of trauma and the courage it takes to seek support.

Specializing in supporting sexual assault survivors, a low sense of self and identity, and building and maintaining genuine connections, Veronica is dedicated to helping clients navigate childhood trauma, domestic and family violence, and the lasting impacts of abuse. Her areas of interest include trauma recovery and resilience building, addressing low self-esteem and identity issues, fostering genuine connections, and managing depression and anxiety.

Veronica will delve deeply into the challenges that have brought you to therapy and work collaboratively with you to create a personalized, accessible plan to help you thrive on your own terms. With respect, empathy, and an unwavering belief in each survivor’s resilience and strength, she is here to support you on your journey toward empowerment and renewed hope.

BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION.

We understand that taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation to help you explore whether our services are the right fit for you. During this call, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss your needs, and learn more about our culturally responsive approach to therapy.