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Hi, First, I recognize how challenging starting the process of counselling may be. Whether it feels like the problem is too big, no one will understand or 'maybe it's not that big of a deal,' I want you to know that I…
Are you ready for a change? Linda is a highly skilled therapist, lecturer and writer, with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families and children. She embraces all clinical issues, and as a…
Sometimes we all just need a supportive space to be seen, heard and understood, to find personal insight and growth, and to get unstuck and start living our most authentic lives. I specialize in working with Gay, Lesbian…
Joel Brass, M.A.Sc., R.C.C. has been an individual, relationship and family therapist for the past 42 years. His areas of expertise and personal passion are the healing and growth of individuals and love relationships…
Whether you are feeling depressed anxious, wanting to talk to someone, or to work out your inner issues so that you can be a happy person, I am here to help. Feeling stuck in your family relations, you can still live…
Hello and Welcome. Are you feeling stuck, lost, alone, frustrated, and possibly discouraged about how to move forward? Maybe even confused and/or curious about self-identity, sexuality, intimacy, sex, and/or…
You may be in a turbulent period, or noticing that the ways you learned to survive are now getting in the way of connection. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, addiction, anxiety, anger…
For nearly 40 years I’ve enjoyed working with children, teens and adults in school, hospital and independent practice settings, providing assessments, counselling and psychotherapy. Working solely in private practice now…
I’m Laura Hoge (she/her), a Registered Social Worker offering online couples, relationship, and individual therapy in English or French at Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy. You might be looking for support with recurring…
I help you get to the root of your problems, train your brain to be more resilient, overwrite unwanted default programming, and finally feel equipped to live a balanced and optimal life. Cellular biologists have found…
Avraham Cohen, Ph. D., RCC-ACS, CCC holds the designations of Registered Clinical Counsellor; Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC=ACS) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and Canadian Counsellor Certification…
I am Andrew Lee and I have been a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC # 2550) since 2005. I am dedicated to providing tailored services to clients seeking healing, support, skills, and guidance for various relationship…
Dr. Teesha Morgan is a Psychotherapist, published author, adjunct professor, and co-founder of the Westland Academy of Clinical Sex Therapy and Westland Therapy Group. Dr Morgan specializes in Sex Therapy and Couples…
Hello, NAJ therapies is a shared practice run by Ron Prasad. Ron is a registered clinical counselor with the BCACC (British Columbia Clinical Counselors Association), and a member of ITAPP (International Institute of…
My name is Erin and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) offering in-person counselling for individuals and couples/relationships in Kitsilano. Together we can identify the tools, strategies, and solutions you…
Bianca Rucker uses a brief model of psychotherapy and/or clinical hypnosis to help individuals and couples who experience sexual or relationship difficulties. Dr. Rucker is a CAMFT Approved Supervisor and Mentor. She…
With over 20 years of clinical experience, I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads. Together, we explore the emotional patterns, relational dynamics, and lived experiences that…
Asking yourself questions like these: Is this authentic for me? Can I be me? Am I allowed to be myself? What is life asking me at this time? These important Life questions are openings, invitations, and horizons for…
Life can be hard. Relationships can be really hard. It's natural to feel overwhelmed, powerless, hopeless, anxious, and depressed when one of our important relationships is going poorly. When we get stuck and don't know…
I have been in private practice since 1999 providing counselling services to individuals, couples and familes. I have over 20 years experience in the helping professions in both government (federal and provincial) and…
My hope is that my clients feel safe to be vulnerable and use the therapeutic space however they need to. My philosophies around counselling in general are that the client should be met with respect and unconditional…
Trevor Warren: Relationship & Sexual Intimacy Therapist With over 30+ years of experience and a reputation as a "Relationship Expert," Trevor Warren is a Certified Relationship Specialist (C.R.S.) with the American…
My relational and feminist approach to counselling emphasizes the mutual formation of people through their relationships. With it, I support you in finding your own self in the tangle of relations with friends, family…
Start Investing in What Matters Most—Your Well-Being Life is hard enough without carrying emotional weight alone. You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected in your relationships, or simply not yourself. Maybe you’re…
There are many different reasons people might seek counselling. You may be looking for support for something specific or you might feel something’s just been off and want help figuring it out. In either case, it can…
Intimacy Issues Counsellors
Intimacy issues are common for people who fear vulnerability. Some people can become vulnerable in front of a few trusted friends, however, but when a relationship starts becoming too close, they feel suffocated. In this sense, the intimacy issues are seated in the fear of developing a deep and meaningful relationship with another person.
Two fears that are at the heart of intimacy issues, are the fear of abandonment (fearing the partner might leave them) and the fear of engulfment (fearing that they would lose themselves in a relationship), which sometimes co-exist. These fears, often rooted in childhood traumas, are often deeply entrenched in codependent adult relationships where they cause friction.
A therapist who works with people who have intimacy issues will first help you to learn to become comfortable with yourself and accept yourself for who you are. You will explore the complex past events that have created these intimacy issues and discover that those events don't have to cloud your present experiences.
This process is essential in discovering that rejection does not have to be a traumatic experience. Finally, you will learn how to set personal boundaries that will help you to avoid the fear of engulfment and to cope, should abandonment occur. While healing intimacy issues can be a challenging and somewhat painful task, the rewards are incredible.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who addresses intimacy issues, you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.