Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Victoria, BC
If you are looking for a soft place to land where you will be met with compassion, care and a space free of judgement, welcome. I aim to create a space where you can have a real, intentional, meaningful counselling experience that is catered to your unique needs. I approach my work with care, empathy and when appropriate, humor. I am trained in a variety of modalities (such as CBT, ACT, MI, Gottmann Theory) and pull from them as needed to create counselling that is collaborative and prioritizes your needs.
I have extensive history working with substance and process addictions (porn/sexual addiction, gambling, food, videogames).
If you are looking for a soft place to land where you will be met with compassion, care and a space free of judgement, welcome. I aim to create a space where you can have a real, intentional, meaningful counselling experience that is catered to your unique needs. I approach my work with care, empathy and when appropriate, humor. I am trained in a variety of modalities (such as CBT, ACT, MI, Gottmann Theory) and pull from them as needed to create counselling that is collaborative and prioritizes your needs.
I have extensive history working with substance and process addictions (porn/sexual addiction, gambling, food, videogames).
Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans friendly and accepting new clients! I am a settler and Mi'kmaq from unceded Algonquin territory living on Treaty 7 territory of the Plains First Nations. I am a strong believer in social justice and I work with adults, teens, and families who want support with anxiety, depression, trauma, systemic oppression and bullying, substance use, family and relationship conflict, rainbow identity, attachment wounds, and whatever you feel you need support with! I love nature and outdoor sports, expressing myself through art, and laughing with friends. Humour and playing help me feel alive and most like myself.
Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans friendly and accepting new clients! I am a settler and Mi'kmaq from unceded Algonquin territory living on Treaty 7 territory of the Plains First Nations. I am a strong believer in social justice and I work with adults, teens, and families who want support with anxiety, depression, trauma, systemic oppression and bullying, substance use, family and relationship conflict, rainbow identity, attachment wounds, and whatever you feel you need support with! I love nature and outdoor sports, expressing myself through art, and laughing with friends. Humour and playing help me feel alive and most like myself.
I'm glad you found me!
I'm a settler living on K’ómoks First Nation territory and I'm a senior clinician at Wildwood Therapy, offering feminist, attachment-based somatic therapy to adults. I am a gentle, yet direct person, and I specialize in relational trauma and PTSD recovery. I am a good fit for anyone who wants to feel more confident in relationships with a greater sense of self-worth, inner peace, and freedom.
I can help you to reconnect with your body, strengthen your sense of self, and grow healthy relationships. I work collaboratively, since helping you feel empowered is important to me.
I'm glad you found me!
I'm a settler living on K’ómoks First Nation territory and I'm a senior clinician at Wildwood Therapy, offering feminist, attachment-based somatic therapy to adults. I am a gentle, yet direct person, and I specialize in relational trauma and PTSD recovery. I am a good fit for anyone who wants to feel more confident in relationships with a greater sense of self-worth, inner peace, and freedom.
I can help you to reconnect with your body, strengthen your sense of self, and grow healthy relationships. I work collaboratively, since helping you feel empowered is important to me.
Hello There! I am a relationship and trauma therapist. I use AEDP and Hakomi. I work with attachment (relationships), trauma (religious, family & relationship). I love working with both intense feelers and people who are just starting to feel their feelings and take up space. I work to hold a space where you can be your real self and feel accepted by my true self. I enjoy helping individuals, friends and family dyads work through conflict, grief, and attachment healing. I love this work and have a caring, playful, and present energy. I love spending time fusion dancing, watching comedians, and spending time with my family people.
Hello There! I am a relationship and trauma therapist. I use AEDP and Hakomi. I work with attachment (relationships), trauma (religious, family & relationship). I love working with both intense feelers and people who are just starting to feel their feelings and take up space. I work to hold a space where you can be your real self and feel accepted by my true self. I enjoy helping individuals, friends and family dyads work through conflict, grief, and attachment healing. I love this work and have a caring, playful, and present energy. I love spending time fusion dancing, watching comedians, and spending time with my family people.
I want to be a part of your journey to change and give you the tools you need to thrive, even past our sessions. I value and welcome diversity in age, background, and ability.
You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, work stress, cultural struggles, or difficulties in your interpersonal relationships. You're looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to understand what’s holding you back, gain new insight, and develop tools to create meaningful, lasting change in your life. I can do that!
I want to be a part of your journey to change and give you the tools you need to thrive, even past our sessions. I value and welcome diversity in age, background, and ability.
You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, work stress, cultural struggles, or difficulties in your interpersonal relationships. You're looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to understand what’s holding you back, gain new insight, and develop tools to create meaningful, lasting change in your life. I can do that!
I specialize in supporting queer, neurodivergent, and disabled individuals. Many of the folks I work with come to see me because they are feeling caught between their values and patterns shaped by trauma, relationships, or societal expectations. They may be struggling in a world that doesn't fully accept them or searching for a different way of living and relating. Together, we create space to process difficult emotions, explore new possibilities, strengthen boundaries, and build the confidence and skills needed to live in greater alignment with their values.
I specialize in supporting queer, neurodivergent, and disabled individuals. Many of the folks I work with come to see me because they are feeling caught between their values and patterns shaped by trauma, relationships, or societal expectations. They may be struggling in a world that doesn't fully accept them or searching for a different way of living and relating. Together, we create space to process difficult emotions, explore new possibilities, strengthen boundaries, and build the confidence and skills needed to live in greater alignment with their values.
Hi there,
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a fifth-generation settler living and working on the traditional, unceded lands of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from UVic and I specialize in anti-oppressive and affirming therapy to the rainbow community and our allies. I can support folks navigating grief and loss, complex trauma and PTSD, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, queer and trans identity, relationships, self-compassion, perfectionism, and more. If you're looking for a compassionate, feminist counsellor who honours your lived experience, I’d love to hear from you.
Hi there,
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a fifth-generation settler living and working on the traditional, unceded lands of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from UVic and I specialize in anti-oppressive and affirming therapy to the rainbow community and our allies. I can support folks navigating grief and loss, complex trauma and PTSD, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, queer and trans identity, relationships, self-compassion, perfectionism, and more. If you're looking for a compassionate, feminist counsellor who honours your lived experience, I’d love to hear from you.
It is important to feel seen and understood. There are lifestyle choices that often don't get the support they need because of the stigma created around it. My lifestyle may mirror those needing that empathy and compassion, having been a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 20 years, being Indigenous, LGBTQ and a single parent and belonging to several other communities which face stigmatization because of the way we live.
It is important to feel seen and understood. There are lifestyle choices that often don't get the support they need because of the stigma created around it. My lifestyle may mirror those needing that empathy and compassion, having been a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 20 years, being Indigenous, LGBTQ and a single parent and belonging to several other communities which face stigmatization because of the way we live.
My approach to counselling is gentle, informal and highly intuitive. I work in a client-centred way, and my clients describe me as warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to. People tell me that I have a special ability to get to the root of the problem quickly so that the core issues can be addressed and resolved. I offer both short term solution-focused counselling and long term transformational therapy. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
My approach to counselling is gentle, informal and highly intuitive. I work in a client-centred way, and my clients describe me as warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to. People tell me that I have a special ability to get to the root of the problem quickly so that the core issues can be addressed and resolved. I offer both short term solution-focused counselling and long term transformational therapy. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
My core work is depth-oriented therapy for high-achieving women who feel existentially alone inside a life full of people - exhausted by patterns of self-silencing, people-pleasing, and conflict avoidance they can name but can't seem to change. I also work with couples/partners across all identities and relationship structures (monogamous, polyamorous, non-monogamous, queer) who long for relationships that are deeply attuned, not simply functional. We'll find the learned pattern underneath your disconnection - reaching, retreating, with a partner or within yourself - and build a capacity for closeness that lasts.
My core work is depth-oriented therapy for high-achieving women who feel existentially alone inside a life full of people - exhausted by patterns of self-silencing, people-pleasing, and conflict avoidance they can name but can't seem to change. I also work with couples/partners across all identities and relationship structures (monogamous, polyamorous, non-monogamous, queer) who long for relationships that are deeply attuned, not simply functional. We'll find the learned pattern underneath your disconnection - reaching, retreating, with a partner or within yourself - and build a capacity for closeness that lasts.
I take a feminist, affirming, sex positive, and pro-choice approach.
I welcome you to bring any topics you'd like to explore in our sessions. My approach is conversational and curious. I ask lots of questions and welcome humour in sessions when it feels right. My goal is for you to be comfortable, so I structure sessions to feel casual and supportive. I provide non-judgement, invite new perspectives, and show authentic interest.
I take a feminist, affirming, sex positive, and pro-choice approach.
I welcome you to bring any topics you'd like to explore in our sessions. My approach is conversational and curious. I ask lots of questions and welcome humour in sessions when it feels right. My goal is for you to be comfortable, so I structure sessions to feel casual and supportive. I provide non-judgement, invite new perspectives, and show authentic interest.
I work with individuals, couples and polycules who are seeking support for:
• Neurodiversity (especially late-diagnosed Autism and ADHD)
• Ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, BDSM and Kink
• LGBTQIA+
• Anger management
• Sex therapy
• Anxiety related to climate change.
We look for patterns in your life that are no longer working and find real opportunities for change. I work from an anti-capitalist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed foundation that recognizes the interconnections between our minds and bodies and the world we live in. I also include somatic practices which can help reduce anxiety and process trauma.
I work with individuals, couples and polycules who are seeking support for:
• Neurodiversity (especially late-diagnosed Autism and ADHD)
• Ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, BDSM and Kink
• LGBTQIA+
• Anger management
• Sex therapy
• Anxiety related to climate change.
We look for patterns in your life that are no longer working and find real opportunities for change. I work from an anti-capitalist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed foundation that recognizes the interconnections between our minds and bodies and the world we live in. I also include somatic practices which can help reduce anxiety and process trauma.
Hello my name is Deanna and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 18 years counselling experience. I am passionate about supporting people who struggle with feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, overwhelm, worry, low self-esteem, grief and loss. Perhaps you are struggling in your relationships with partners, children, family or friends. I can help with the challenges of life transitions and managing stress.
I specialize in Sex and Relationship therapy.
Hello my name is Deanna and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 18 years counselling experience. I am passionate about supporting people who struggle with feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, overwhelm, worry, low self-esteem, grief and loss. Perhaps you are struggling in your relationships with partners, children, family or friends. I can help with the challenges of life transitions and managing stress.
I specialize in Sex and Relationship therapy.
I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in genuine human connection. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and centred on you. I aim to create a space where you can feel heard, understood, and safe to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, anxiety, life transitions, and questions of identity and self-discovery. I bring a blend of clinical training and real-world experience into my work, including years of volunteering in mental health settings such as suicide crisis lines and eating disorder support.
I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in genuine human connection. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and centred on you. I aim to create a space where you can feel heard, understood, and safe to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, anxiety, life transitions, and questions of identity and self-discovery. I bring a blend of clinical training and real-world experience into my work, including years of volunteering in mental health settings such as suicide crisis lines and eating disorder support.
I support queer and trans folks (16+) to explore their identity, build their internal resources, and improve their mental health. Maybe you’re feeling pressure from your parents, friends, or yourself to think, behave, or change in ways that you feel uncertain about. I provide a space that will meet you where you’re at, and support you in finding the directions you want to go.
I work with parents who are finding themselves reacting to their child in ways that leave them feeling guilty, unbalanced, or disconnected. I support you in shifting those patterns to move towards connected parenting in alignment with your values.
I support queer and trans folks (16+) to explore their identity, build their internal resources, and improve their mental health. Maybe you’re feeling pressure from your parents, friends, or yourself to think, behave, or change in ways that you feel uncertain about. I provide a space that will meet you where you’re at, and support you in finding the directions you want to go.
I work with parents who are finding themselves reacting to their child in ways that leave them feeling guilty, unbalanced, or disconnected. I support you in shifting those patterns to move towards connected parenting in alignment with your values.
Curious about DBT? Do you struggle with big feelings that get in the way? Do you want to learn practical skills to reduce suffering, improve relationships, tolerate distress, and live in the present? I believe that every person is wise and has the capacity for wisdom. Sometimes, things get in the way of accessing that guiding wisdom, and sometimes we can be tricked into thinking we aren’t capable of accessing this wisdom, or even that it doesn’t exist at all for us. Together we can explore what is getting in the way of you living the life you want to live and discover effective and practical ways you can access your wise self.
Curious about DBT? Do you struggle with big feelings that get in the way? Do you want to learn practical skills to reduce suffering, improve relationships, tolerate distress, and live in the present? I believe that every person is wise and has the capacity for wisdom. Sometimes, things get in the way of accessing that guiding wisdom, and sometimes we can be tricked into thinking we aren’t capable of accessing this wisdom, or even that it doesn’t exist at all for us. Together we can explore what is getting in the way of you living the life you want to live and discover effective and practical ways you can access your wise self.
I have advanced skills and training in the areas of trauma (both PTSD and complex trauma), relationship therapy, emotional awareness, sex and kink, ADHD, and addictions.
I am a therapist, researcher and artist. Being a therapist is one of the greatest joys and privileges in my life. Working with each individual and being invited into their story is a true honour and one that I do not take for granted. I am passionate about the well-being of each person and want to see each individual heal and grow.
I have advanced skills and training in the areas of trauma (both PTSD and complex trauma), relationship therapy, emotional awareness, sex and kink, ADHD, and addictions.
I am a therapist, researcher and artist. Being a therapist is one of the greatest joys and privileges in my life. Working with each individual and being invited into their story is a true honour and one that I do not take for granted. I am passionate about the well-being of each person and want to see each individual heal and grow.
I am humbled to work with adults experiencing trauma/PTSD, LGBTQ+ related challenges, shame, depression, anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, relationship challenges, and sexual health challenges, including compulsive sexual behaviours, sexual trauma, and erectile/ejaculation difficulties. I also specialize in working with First Responders. Regardless of what led you here, many of my clients seek counselling as a result of being fed up with the way things are. Together we will work to uncover why you feel the way you do, develop tangible skills and strategies, and spend time expressing them in ways that will work for you long term.
I am humbled to work with adults experiencing trauma/PTSD, LGBTQ+ related challenges, shame, depression, anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, relationship challenges, and sexual health challenges, including compulsive sexual behaviours, sexual trauma, and erectile/ejaculation difficulties. I also specialize in working with First Responders. Regardless of what led you here, many of my clients seek counselling as a result of being fed up with the way things are. Together we will work to uncover why you feel the way you do, develop tangible skills and strategies, and spend time expressing them in ways that will work for you long term.
Accepting new clients at $100 accessibility rate Fall 2026.
I'm a compassionate, curious therapist offering trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming online counselling to individuals. My clients are all unique and come from a diverse range of backgrounds, but I most often work with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+ and non-monogamous folx. I have shared lived experience in these areas, which can promote a natural, deeper connection and trust, especially for those who feel chronically unseen, unheard, and misunderstood. Working with clients in provinces BC, SK, MB, YT, NT, NU, and NL.
Accepting new clients at $100 accessibility rate Fall 2026.
I'm a compassionate, curious therapist offering trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming online counselling to individuals. My clients are all unique and come from a diverse range of backgrounds, but I most often work with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+ and non-monogamous folx. I have shared lived experience in these areas, which can promote a natural, deeper connection and trust, especially for those who feel chronically unseen, unheard, and misunderstood. Working with clients in provinces BC, SK, MB, YT, NT, NU, and NL.
Every person has inherent strengths, abilities, and knowledge; however, when life gets challenging, we could all use a non-judgmental guide to partner with, to find goal-oriented solutions. I have demonstrated ability helping adults struggling with heartbreak (separation/divorce), lower mood, feeling anxious and/or using substances more than they would like. I have a passion for working with people who are neurodiverse, adults with disabilities including developmental disabilities. It is a pleasure to provide parenting supports. I understand when the system needs a push and value the contribution of frontline workers.
Every person has inherent strengths, abilities, and knowledge; however, when life gets challenging, we could all use a non-judgmental guide to partner with, to find goal-oriented solutions. I have demonstrated ability helping adults struggling with heartbreak (separation/divorce), lower mood, feeling anxious and/or using substances more than they would like. I have a passion for working with people who are neurodiverse, adults with disabilities including developmental disabilities. It is a pleasure to provide parenting supports. I understand when the system needs a push and value the contribution of frontline workers.
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Why might an individual want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
A sex-positive or kinky individual may want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist because the client may feel safer and more supported discussing their experiences and challenges. A therapist who identifies as kink-friendly will have experience with clients having diverse sexual preferences and will likely be nonjudgmental and supportive about issues brought to the table. It is important to note that sex-positive, kink-allied individuals may find equal success with therapists who do not have such specialised knowledge and background. The most important factor in the success of therapy is for the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in sex-positive, kink-allied treatment?
Generally, no. There are limited training programs and unofficial accreditations that therapists can pursue, but a therapist’s expertise will ultimately come from their previous experience with similar clients, their engagement with organisations that promote sex positivity or kink-allied lifestyles, and the importance they place on safety and cultural sensitivity.
How can individuals recognise a good sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
An experienced therapist is able to help clients explore their sexual identity and expression and relieve any discomfort or stigma attached to discussing such matters and the client’s overall challenges. A therapist who is sex-positive and kink-allied is able to create an environment that honors a client’s experience and sexual preferences. To recognise a good therapist, clients can simply ask directly about topics and issues important to them and gauge their comfort level and connection with a clinician based on the responses.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist with a focus on sex positivity and alternative sexual lifestyles?
Some individuals may feel most comfortable knowing that the clinician they’re working with has a commitment to creating an atmosphere of sex positivity and has experience with relationship diversity and alternative relationship structures. Working with a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist may help clients respect their own challenges and improve identity-affirming treatment.