Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Madoc, ON
Trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy at Gestalt Institute of Toronto, I offer a gentle, honest and compassionate container to explore your experiences and how they shape you. Together we will create somatic, humanistic, body-wise frameworks to support your unique needs in wholesome and holistically integrative ways.
My deepest desire as a therapist is to teach/transfer to you real tools and techniques that can create feelings of spaciousness in your breath, heart, headspace, and awareness, that help you create new patterns and therefore, new experiences you might be looking for.
My practice is queer and sex work affirmative.
Trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy at Gestalt Institute of Toronto, I offer a gentle, honest and compassionate container to explore your experiences and how they shape you. Together we will create somatic, humanistic, body-wise frameworks to support your unique needs in wholesome and holistically integrative ways.
My deepest desire as a therapist is to teach/transfer to you real tools and techniques that can create feelings of spaciousness in your breath, heart, headspace, and awareness, that help you create new patterns and therefore, new experiences you might be looking for.
My practice is queer and sex work affirmative.
Living in a rural community, I have learned to be adaptive in my approach to psychotherapy. I work with couples and individuals, varying in age from 12 onward, across many domains. My special interests lean toward working with clients who are neurodiverse, and those who struggle in their relationship with food and body, anxiety and self-esteem. I don't think of 'wellness' as prescriptive- it must be a feeling of security and peace that we develop and hold within ourselves. That's why my philosophy of care includes setting a pace that fits your needs and helping you develop your own feelings of empowerment and self-growth.
Living in a rural community, I have learned to be adaptive in my approach to psychotherapy. I work with couples and individuals, varying in age from 12 onward, across many domains. My special interests lean toward working with clients who are neurodiverse, and those who struggle in their relationship with food and body, anxiety and self-esteem. I don't think of 'wellness' as prescriptive- it must be a feeling of security and peace that we develop and hold within ourselves. That's why my philosophy of care includes setting a pace that fits your needs and helping you develop your own feelings of empowerment and self-growth.
I am deeply grateful to support people as they navigate life and learn to care for themselves and others in sustainable ways. I work with individuals, 12+, focusing on life transitions, grief, processing experiences of trauma, self-esteem, strengthening emotional regulation, interpersonal and family dynamics, and body liberation. I welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and identities, and I honour intersectionality and the complexity of each person’s lived experience.
I am deeply grateful to support people as they navigate life and learn to care for themselves and others in sustainable ways. I work with individuals, 12+, focusing on life transitions, grief, processing experiences of trauma, self-esteem, strengthening emotional regulation, interpersonal and family dynamics, and body liberation. I welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and identities, and I honour intersectionality and the complexity of each person’s lived experience.
Thanks for being here, I'm Andrea. I work with people who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stretched thin by the many roles they’re navigating. Whether you’re struggling with perfectionism, relationship challenges, anxiety, or a sense of losing yourself, I can offer space to breathe and reconnect. I provide an empathetic, down-to-earth, and inclusive environment where you can explore your experiences without pressure or judgment. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, strengthen your boundaries and self-compassion, and help you move toward a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and aligned with who you are.
Thanks for being here, I'm Andrea. I work with people who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stretched thin by the many roles they’re navigating. Whether you’re struggling with perfectionism, relationship challenges, anxiety, or a sense of losing yourself, I can offer space to breathe and reconnect. I provide an empathetic, down-to-earth, and inclusive environment where you can explore your experiences without pressure or judgment. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, strengthen your boundaries and self-compassion, and help you move toward a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and aligned with who you are.
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“If I really love my partner I should want to have sex with them…right?”; “There must be something wrong with me or with the relationship if I don’t want to have sex.”; “If they aren’t getting sex from me, they’re going to find it somewhere else…” Do any of these sound familiar? Do you have a running counter of the number of days since the last time you had sex, and every day that passes leads to more and more stress “it’s been too long, I’m going to need to do it soon…”
“If I really love my partner I should want to have sex with them…right?”; “There must be something wrong with me or with the relationship if I don’t want to have sex.”; “If they aren’t getting sex from me, they’re going to find it somewhere else…” Do any of these sound familiar? Do you have a running counter of the number of days since the last time you had sex, and every day that passes leads to more and more stress “it’s been too long, I’m going to need to do it soon…”
Resolve Counselling Services Canada offers a number of programs and services that have been developed to support adults, youth, couples and families overcome challenges that affect their emotional and social well-being. All of our counsellors believe that the individuals, couples, families, and groups who come to us for counselling are resilient and possess the inherent strengths needed to solve their unique set of challenges. Each of our clinical counsellors uses a counselling approach that is informed by current best practices.
Resolve Counselling Services Canada offers a number of programs and services that have been developed to support adults, youth, couples and families overcome challenges that affect their emotional and social well-being. All of our counsellors believe that the individuals, couples, families, and groups who come to us for counselling are resilient and possess the inherent strengths needed to solve their unique set of challenges. Each of our clinical counsellors uses a counselling approach that is informed by current best practices.
You’ve been searching for a couple’s therapist who can accommodate you and your partner’s busy schedules, but it feels impossible. Look no further. Kate offers evening and weekend appointments virtually and in person to suit the needs of high-achieving, busy couples. Are you ready to stop feeling so disconnected from your partner? Maybe you find yourself fantasizing about the way things were in the beginning of the relationship. Maybe you’re just staying together because of the kids. You don’t even recognize the person you are with; or worse, you don’t recognize yourself when you are with them.
You’ve been searching for a couple’s therapist who can accommodate you and your partner’s busy schedules, but it feels impossible. Look no further. Kate offers evening and weekend appointments virtually and in person to suit the needs of high-achieving, busy couples. Are you ready to stop feeling so disconnected from your partner? Maybe you find yourself fantasizing about the way things were in the beginning of the relationship. Maybe you’re just staying together because of the kids. You don’t even recognize the person you are with; or worse, you don’t recognize yourself when you are with them.
I am an experienced trauma informed Social Worker & Certified EMDR Psychotherapist. My priority is to create a warm, nonjudgemental space where you feel secure and supported to make wanted changes in your life. I collaborate with you to grow your inner and outer resources, process painful/traumatic experiences, and foster preferred ways of relating to yourself, others and the world. I work with a wide range of challenges and difficulties, including: trauma symptoms (PTSD/Complex PTSD), grief, dissociation, anxiety, gender identity & sexuality issues, relationship challenges, depression, and trouble regulating emotions.
I am an experienced trauma informed Social Worker & Certified EMDR Psychotherapist. My priority is to create a warm, nonjudgemental space where you feel secure and supported to make wanted changes in your life. I collaborate with you to grow your inner and outer resources, process painful/traumatic experiences, and foster preferred ways of relating to yourself, others and the world. I work with a wide range of challenges and difficulties, including: trauma symptoms (PTSD/Complex PTSD), grief, dissociation, anxiety, gender identity & sexuality issues, relationship challenges, depression, and trouble regulating emotions.
Are you feeling stuck? Does it seem like you are repeating the same patterns over and over? Do you encounter similar issues in different areas of your life? I am a relational therapist and graduate from the Gestalt Institute of Toronto and I would be excited and honoured to support you in figuring out what's going on for you.
Are you feeling stuck? Does it seem like you are repeating the same patterns over and over? Do you encounter similar issues in different areas of your life? I am a relational therapist and graduate from the Gestalt Institute of Toronto and I would be excited and honoured to support you in figuring out what's going on for you.
Are you carrying the weight of trauma, childhood experiences, or difficult relationships? Maybe feeling overwhelmed, showing up for others while quietly setting aside your own needs. You don't have to hold this alone. I offer a compassionate, calm space to heal attachment wounds, strengthen boundaries, ease anxiety, and reconnect with what matters most to you. I support first responders, those from dysfunctional family systems, and couples seeking to break painful patterns. By exploring how your past and present impact you, we can release trauma, complex PTSD, people-pleasing, and shame, so you can feel lighter and more connected.
Are you carrying the weight of trauma, childhood experiences, or difficult relationships? Maybe feeling overwhelmed, showing up for others while quietly setting aside your own needs. You don't have to hold this alone. I offer a compassionate, calm space to heal attachment wounds, strengthen boundaries, ease anxiety, and reconnect with what matters most to you. I support first responders, those from dysfunctional family systems, and couples seeking to break painful patterns. By exploring how your past and present impact you, we can release trauma, complex PTSD, people-pleasing, and shame, so you can feel lighter and more connected.
Sometimes it can feel like there's something in the way. Asking for help isn't easy. I help my clients to feel less anxious, more confident, and more capable of achieving success in life, in relationships, and beyond. I want to help you find closure, reduce anxiety, develop self-esteem, and reduce depression. You deserve to live your best life in a genuine and authentic way. I believe that trauma need not define us. We do not have to simply survive, we can thrive. Together we can develop the tools to do so. You do not have to live with the pain, fear, or anxiety. You deserve help.
Sometimes it can feel like there's something in the way. Asking for help isn't easy. I help my clients to feel less anxious, more confident, and more capable of achieving success in life, in relationships, and beyond. I want to help you find closure, reduce anxiety, develop self-esteem, and reduce depression. You deserve to live your best life in a genuine and authentic way. I believe that trauma need not define us. We do not have to simply survive, we can thrive. Together we can develop the tools to do so. You do not have to live with the pain, fear, or anxiety. You deserve help.
Hi there, I'm Erin. I've been a psychotherapist in private practice for 11 years now, working predominantly with individuals who suffer from the effects of abuse and trauma, especially in childhood, and are wanting to take steps on their personal journey. The people I seem to work best with are those who may identify as highly sensitive to the world around them - those who think, perceive, or feel deeply. My clinical experience includes working with anxiety and depression, complex trauma, grief, eating disorders, relationship issues, sexual trauma, adult children of alcoholics, and BPD.
Hi there, I'm Erin. I've been a psychotherapist in private practice for 11 years now, working predominantly with individuals who suffer from the effects of abuse and trauma, especially in childhood, and are wanting to take steps on their personal journey. The people I seem to work best with are those who may identify as highly sensitive to the world around them - those who think, perceive, or feel deeply. My clinical experience includes working with anxiety and depression, complex trauma, grief, eating disorders, relationship issues, sexual trauma, adult children of alcoholics, and BPD.
Shaunacy (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over twenty years of experience in counselling related services. Her affirmative and client centred services offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities, specializing in: sex, sexuality, and intimacy concerns (AASECT member), relationship concerns and conflict resolution, trauma processing (EMDR, CBT, DBT, Narrative), grief, anxiety and epression, body health and dysmorphia concerns, midlife experiences and change. Her services are offered virtually to all Ontario residents and in-person in the Kingston, Belleville, and St Catharines.
Shaunacy (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over twenty years of experience in counselling related services. Her affirmative and client centred services offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities, specializing in: sex, sexuality, and intimacy concerns (AASECT member), relationship concerns and conflict resolution, trauma processing (EMDR, CBT, DBT, Narrative), grief, anxiety and epression, body health and dysmorphia concerns, midlife experiences and change. Her services are offered virtually to all Ontario residents and in-person in the Kingston, Belleville, and St Catharines.
Room for Growth Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, MA, BPA, BEd
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Please email if you would like to connect.
Hello, Aaniin, Bonjour, Ola, Ni-Hao! I am happy you’re here! I am a trauma-focused therapist and offer in-person or virtual therapy. I pride myself on being able to create a safe and trusting environment in which one can work towards their personal goals. My areas of focus are addiction, trauma, managing life stressors and anxiety, educational/learning related challenges.
Please email if you would like to connect.
Hello, Aaniin, Bonjour, Ola, Ni-Hao! I am happy you’re here! I am a trauma-focused therapist and offer in-person or virtual therapy. I pride myself on being able to create a safe and trusting environment in which one can work towards their personal goals. My areas of focus are addiction, trauma, managing life stressors and anxiety, educational/learning related challenges.
Accepting new clients - Feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, burnout, or relationship challenges? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore what’s been weighing on you, identify unhelpful patterns, and build practical tools that support real change. I work with individuals experiencing low self-esteem, depression, anger, trauma, intimacy troubles, and challenges related to family, relationships, or career and university life. Together, we focus on building confidence, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of empowerment in your daily life.
Accepting new clients - Feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, burnout, or relationship challenges? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore what’s been weighing on you, identify unhelpful patterns, and build practical tools that support real change. I work with individuals experiencing low self-esteem, depression, anger, trauma, intimacy troubles, and challenges related to family, relationships, or career and university life. Together, we focus on building confidence, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of empowerment in your daily life.
Have you been feeling insecure, anxious, or like you're just not yourself lately? Hi! I’m Bailey, I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and I'm ready to help you make a change! My practice is body-positive, queer-positive and anti-oppression, and I love weaving creativity and storytelling into therapy and supervision so it feels like a safe and exploratory space where you can learn more about yourself. Together, we'll examine the challenges in your life (or practice) and experiment with making some small changes that can have big results.
Have you been feeling insecure, anxious, or like you're just not yourself lately? Hi! I’m Bailey, I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and I'm ready to help you make a change! My practice is body-positive, queer-positive and anti-oppression, and I love weaving creativity and storytelling into therapy and supervision so it feels like a safe and exploratory space where you can learn more about yourself. Together, we'll examine the challenges in your life (or practice) and experiment with making some small changes that can have big results.
We all come from vastly unique life experiences and identities, and there is no “one size fits all” way to heal and grow. I take an eclectic approach to therapy that is guided by my clients' individual needs. My practice is influenced by relational, narrative, experiential, and existential modalities, which I have a keen interest in integrating with creative and somatic techniques. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that values warmth, curiosity, and collaboration. I work through the lens of an intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed framework that centers you as the expert of your own experiences.
We all come from vastly unique life experiences and identities, and there is no “one size fits all” way to heal and grow. I take an eclectic approach to therapy that is guided by my clients' individual needs. My practice is influenced by relational, narrative, experiential, and existential modalities, which I have a keen interest in integrating with creative and somatic techniques. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that values warmth, curiosity, and collaboration. I work through the lens of an intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed framework that centers you as the expert of your own experiences.
Amanda Gould - Couples, Financial, ADHD Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi there! I am a Registered Psychotherapist who is passionate about coming alongside couples and individuals who are ready to embark on their healing journeys. From creating secure attachments between romantic partners to strengthening one’s relationship with themselves, I strive to create a safe space for my clients to explore their experiences— the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Hi there! I am a Registered Psychotherapist who is passionate about coming alongside couples and individuals who are ready to embark on their healing journeys. From creating secure attachments between romantic partners to strengthening one’s relationship with themselves, I strive to create a safe space for my clients to explore their experiences— the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Whatever may have motivated you to seek support, I commend you for having the courage to step into couple's therapy. As human beings, we universally have challenges, struggles and stressors in our relationships, and couple's therapy is a powerful tool to help you strengthen and improve your connection. I assist couples who are facing challenges with communication and emotional distance. My focus is on helping them reshape their communication habits to foster empathy and deepen their connection. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a transformative, though demanding, approach that delivers lasting, real improvements in relationship
Whatever may have motivated you to seek support, I commend you for having the courage to step into couple's therapy. As human beings, we universally have challenges, struggles and stressors in our relationships, and couple's therapy is a powerful tool to help you strengthen and improve your connection. I assist couples who are facing challenges with communication and emotional distance. My focus is on helping them reshape their communication habits to foster empathy and deepen their connection. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a transformative, though demanding, approach that delivers lasting, real improvements in relationship
Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.
Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.
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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.