Therapy for Human Trafficking Survivors
I see you. I believe in you. Let's walk together on your journey towards trauma recovery.
Survivors of forced sexual exploitation leave their circumstances and parts of their lives with a tremendous amount of strength and bravery as they move into the unknown. But along with this, many report feeling disconnected from themselves, their families and community as they move forward to rebuild their lives. Challenges with trust and relationships, living with constant fear, overwhelming thoughts and emotions, flashbacks and nightmares are common experiences reported by survivors at various stages of their lives, even years after exiting.
Working with an experienced trauma therapist that understands you and the complexities of your history and life situation is an important piece on the journey to reclaim your life and reconnect with your truest self.
From sitting with young folks on the couches of safe houses, to witnessing school graduations and new parents break the cycle of intergenerational trauma, I have seen the transformation.
Since 2018, I have been privileged to walk alongside survivors of sex trafficking at different stages of their exit. This has also extended to providing therapy to leaders and frontline workers with lived experience who are making an imprint on their community.
My work with survivors has encompassed individual/group counselling and therapy, safety planning and case management. I have also supported survivors through yoga, residential counselling and survivor led peer programming.
The Background
My work with survivors focuses on empowerment and freedom. I work from an intersectional-feminist, harm-reduction, sex work and sex positive space and believe that you are the expert of your life.
These are some areas that I can help you with (but are not limited to):
finding effective coping strategies to help you manage distress and trauma symptoms
building a sense of safety and stability within yourself, your relationships and environment
identifying and strengthening your personal strengths and resources that can support you with achieving your goals
understanding patterns that are keeping you stuck and how to change them
challenging self-defeating beliefs and behaviours that get in the way of experiencing the life and relationships you want
processing the trauma you have experienced in your childhood and adulthood
coming up with a plan for your future and steps to get there
The purpose of my work is to help you reconnect with yourself so you can live and love in your fullest potential
The Work
Counselling and Psychotherapy for Survivors
One-on-one therapy for survivors of human trafficking are offered at a special rate which can work with and accommodate the budgets of not-for-profit agencies.
My services can also be covered for eligible applicants through the Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP) for survivors of crime and Medavie Blue Cross’s Interim Federal Health Program for refugee status and or protected persons.
Are you a recent victim of human trafficking?
Does your area have a shortage of therapists for survivors?
Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP)
If you are a recent victim of sex trafficking and have not received formal counselling for the trauma you experienced, you may be covered for up to 2000 dollars of therapy through Ontario's Victim Quick Response Program (VQRP). I am on the list of approved VQRP psychotherapists through Ontario's Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Please connect with your Victim Services worker to find out if you are eligible for funding.
To learn about your nearest Victim Services please see the following link: https://www.victimservicesontario.ca/
Accessible Services and Community Work
Services:
Megan works through a variety of community programs to provide accessible services to survivors of human trafficking. This includes free group counselling and workshops for survivors offered through local Ontario Rape Crisis Centres.
She is also a team member of Safe Passages, a holistic retreat grounded in Indigenous healing practices for survivors of human trafficking who are in the later stages of their recovery. This program is a free and accessible one-week retreat that takes place once a year and is ran by The Women’s Support Network of York Region. To learn more about The Women’s Support Network and keep informed about the intake for Safe Passages August 2025, please visit https://womenssupportnetwork.ca/ .
To inquire or be “in the know” of programs run by Megan and colleagues in the field, check for updates below or send an inquiry to megan@thesessionspace.ca.