I am a professionally trained counsellor who provides therapy for stress management, self-esteem, grief, and depression. I specialize in sex and relationship therapy.

"Sex Therapy is new dynamic approach to very real human problems. It is based on the assumptions that sex is good, that relationships should be meaningful, and that interpersonal intimacy is a desirable goal. Sex therapy is by its nature a very sensitive treatment modality and by necessity must include respect for the client's values. It must be non-judgmental and non-sexist, with recognition of the equal rights of man and woman to full expression and enjoyment of healthy sexual relationships."

                                                                                                            --- Robert Birch, Ph.D., 1979

My clients and their issues include:

Couples:

1) Communication & intimacy issues
2) Conflict resolution
3) Premarital issues
4) Cross-cultural dating
5) Arranged marriage
6) Extramarital affairs
7) Sexual desire discrepancies
8) Sexual Inexperience/Anxiety
9) Divorce Coping

Men:

1) Erection Challenges
2) Premature Ejaculation
3) Delayed Ejaculation
4) Sexual Addiction

Women:
1) Orgasmic Challenges
2) Lack of Sexual Desire
3) Pain - Discomfort During Intercourse
 

My Approach:

My Approach is an eclectic one which may, depending on the unique needs and preferences of each client, incorporate, psychodynamic, existential - humanistic, Rogerian, and/or cognitive - behavioral counseling. Gestalt, guided imagery and relaxation techniques maybe also be utilized.

I am a counsellor who:

* Creates a safe, private setting
* Is sincere, warm, and empathic
* Accurately understands the client
* Supports the client
* Is sensitive to client's needs
* Offers effective therapeutic interventions


The Three-Stage Model:

I have found that clients can be most helped by a 3-stage model of counseling:

1. Feelings:
I identify, engage, support and validate the painful feelings associated with painful experiences.

2. Insight:
I assist clients in gaining insight into defences, unhealthy patterns of thought, beliefs, behaviors, and way of relation to self and others which result from this pain.

3. Actions:
I encourage clients, through various interventions, to adopt new behaviours and attitudes and ways of relating to self and others.


Together, these three steps induce a change in the client, which leads to his/her psychic, emotional, familial, and sexual well-being.


Clinical Assessment:

Counselling generally begins with a formal, Clinical Assessment. This makes it easier to present the background behind your current problems; it starts the process of building a relationship with your counsellor, and it assists in identifying goals for counselling.

The Clinical Assessment covers your past history, your current situation, and insights into your situation.

Counselling Fee:

Counselling services are $110 for each 50-minute session, paid at the close of each session. The length of the counselling relationship and frequency of the appointments are determined by the therapist and the client.