I think a lot of people have been hurt due to abuse. For many (not everyone)sexual abuse. Emotional work, especially forgiveness, I think is very key to healing on a grand scale.
I can also really resonate with what you said about your work on changing your false beliefs. This has worked for me more than anything else. You were very blessed to have found an intuitive counsellor. They are hard to find.
I've been working with some CD's from thinkrightnow.com and they have been one of the best tools I have found thus far.