About

I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) and sex therapist, dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of intimacy, sexuality, and emotions. I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your concerns and relational challenges.

My work is rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity to heal and transform their lives. My therapeutic approach is both trauma-informed and holistic, drawing on methods that are evidence-based and intuitive to foster healing and growth, integrating the mind-body-spirit connection. Whether you're facing difficulties in communication, struggling with desire discrepancy, anxiety, or recovering from past trauma, I am here to support you through these deeply personal journeys.

I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet you where you are, as I believe that every person and relationship is unique. Together, we can work towards creating more fulfilling and meaningful connections with yourself and others, transforming your challenges into opportunities for growth, deeper understanding and connection.

Licensure & Degrees

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#20771)

  • Certified Sexologist, American Board of Sexology

  • Master of Counselling, City University of Seattle

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Victoria

Training and Certifications/Courses

  • The Sexually Competent Therapist (Foundations): Integrating Sex Therapy Into Your Practice, Diana Sadat via Allura Sex Therapy Centre

  • Integrative Sex and Couples Certification Training: Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) Course,Dr. Tammy Nelson

  • Sex Therapy Postgraduate Fellowship, Diana Sadat via Allura Sex Therapy Centre

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training, Alivia Maric, Ph.D. & Eve Wilensky, RCC

  • Basic EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA

  • Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy For Couples, Vancouver Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy (VCEFT)

  • Desire Discrepancy, Martha Kauppi, LMFT, CST

  • Neurodivergence in the Bedroom, Taylor McConnachie

  • Sex & Relationships After Baby, Erin Davidson, RCC, CST

  • Queer Couples Therapy, Alice Curitz

  • Assessing Violence in Intimate and Interpersonal Relationships, Theresa Thomas

  • Neurodivergent Affirming Therapist; An Introduction to ADHD & Autism, Jamie Roberts, LMFT

  • Trauma-Informed Care, Ciara Moran, RCC, CST

  • Integrating Sex & Couples Therapy: Common Issues in Couples and Relational Sex Therapy, Diana Sadat, RCC, CST

  • IFS and Sexual Shame, Daniel Oommen

  • Developmental Model for Couples Therapy Training, Sue Diamond, RCC

  • When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Addressing Sexual and Pelvic Pain Concerns in Therapy Diana Sadat, RCC, CST

  • Family Constellations Facilitator Intensive, Agata Burziuk, RCC

  • Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR), Institute for Sexuality Education & Enlightenment

  • Orgasm 101, Diana Sadat, RCC, CST

  • Erectile Dysfunction, Paula Leech, LMFT, CST, CSTS

  • Pelvic Health and Pleasure, Alicia Patterson, LPC, LMT

  • Helping with Loss: Addressing the Six Needs of Grief, David Kessler

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2, Gottman Institute

  • Relational Life Therapy Level 1 Training, Terry Real, Relational Life Institute

  • Integrative Somatic Parts Work Levels 1-3, Fran Booth

  • Nurturing Trans Erotic Embodiments: Re-Visioning Sex Therapy for Every Body, Lucie Fielding

  • Somatic Sex Education, Ron Stewart

  • Reclaiming Pleasure and Embodied Joy, Kai Cheng Thom, MSW, 8-hour Master Workshop

  • Peer Support Crisis Line Training, Care to Speak Crisis Line (2021)

  • Tantra Mastery Training, Institute of Authentic Tantra Education (2020)

  • Therapeutic Kink Intensive (2019)