Sexuality & Eroticism Counselling

Eroticism is the most intense and the most personal expression of our individuality. It is not just about sex, but what allows us to feel fully alive as ourselves. If our erotic selves are shamed or traumatized, the effects ripple through our inner psyches and our outer relationships. Counselling transforms shame and trauma into self-awareness and self-acceptance. Whether our desires involve traditional romantic relationships or 2SLGBTQ+ relationships, a sex-positive and trauma-informed approach allows people to articulate and appreciate the unique ways that they intimately connect with others. It also recognizes that this connection sometimes involves fetish, kink, and BDSM (Bondage & discipline, domination & submission, sadism & masochism).

Sexuality Counselling can help with concerns such as:

  • My dominant/submissive desires feel in conflict with my politics, and leave me confused.

  • Recently when my partner and I were playing, they crossed my boundaries. Since then, I feel unable to trust them to play safely. 

  • I am a sex worker. I want therapy to talk about other aspects of my life, but I’m worried that a therapist will judge my work.

  • I grew up in a conservative household where I was told that sex is for marriage. I do not agree, but still feel disgust and shame.

  • How can I return home for the holidays when I fear that my family will figure out that I am queer?

Sexuality Counselling, Vancouver (in-person), British Columbia (virtual)

If sexuality counselling seems right for you, please reach out for a free consultation and we can get started.