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When navigating the dark and unknown or visiting the places we need to go to find peace, a guide or map like a compass, a witness, or just a companion in the dark can make all the difference. I offer secure remote…
Andrea Yeo is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, a Child Interviewer for BC Hear the Child Society, a Secondary School Teacher with North Vancouver School District, a Certified Parenting Facilitator and has…
Odeya Yeoman (she/they) provides individual counselling and sex therapy for people of all genders. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Adlerian Psychotherapist, they specialise in ● ADHD & AuDHD support ● Sexual and…
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…
I love this work. Supporting meaningful change is my passion, and I’m honored to be trusted as you begin therapy. Hope may be what brought you here, and I aim to help it grow into lasting transformation. Using…
Located in downtown Vernon, Best Life Counselling & Therapy offers psychotherapy to teenagers, adults, and couples facing ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD and the anxiety, depression, relationship issues, chronic pain, illness…
Judith Setton-Markus is a Registered Psychologist licensed with the College of Psychologists of BC #1712. She is also a Psychoanalyst and Psychoanalytically Oriented Psychotherapist, a member of the Western Branch…
For over 20 years, Heather Bach of Bach Counselling Group brings clinical expertise to working with those who wish to make a positive change in relationships, intimacy, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, parenting…
Welcome. Counselling is very personal and it is crucial to have a good "fit". My reputation is for being kind, respectful and perceptive. I have helped people to develop psychological resourcefulness and flexibility. I…
I believe that healing, growth and development occur within the context of relationship. Therefore, choosing the right therapist is a critical aspect of the therapeutic process. I bring over 40 years of personal…
Drawing from the latest research on neuroscience, mindfulness and attachment theory, I'm a warm, client-centered therapist who views therapy as an opportunity to compassionately work with what's creating suffering in a…
I work with people desiring stronger, deeper and more fulfilling relationships with themselves, and with other people. If you're struggling to feel well and to live the life you want, you may feel cut off from your core…
Hello, :) and Welcome :) I am the Clinical Director of Conscious Mind Counselling & Consulting. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Counselling from Adler University and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC…
Certified Gottman Method Therapist, Peter frequently addresses couples communication during conflict, restoring fidelity and commitment, or building intimacy and sexuality. Other common issues: ongoing incompatibilities…
Dr. Lake has a PhD in Educational Administration. He has a personal interest in emotion and crisis management and created a Model Of Effective Crisis Management for his dissertation. His Master's degree is in Educational…
It’s no small thing to open up the deepest and scariest parts of ourselves. Just showing up to a therapy session can be a nervous process, and working towards healing takes bravery. I want to be the person that walks…
Shelley Gordon has been an Imago Relationship Therapist since 1996, and a Therapist since 1983. She has over 25 years of experience, and is an advanced clinician with Imago Relationships International. Shelley is…
The search for the right counsellor can feel overwhelming. There are so many profiles to read through, each presenting a number of approaches that may or may not be a good fit for you. In the words that follow I hope to…
I am a psychoanalyst and Registered Clinical Counsellor who has been in private practice for 14 years. I offer consultations and online therapy for individuals living in the Greater Vancouver area as well as throughout…
Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic…
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I can help if you are stressed, anxious or depressed. At their extreme, anxiety and depression can be crippling, making you feel hopeless. Life becomes a struggle and your…
Are you longing to make sense of the messiness of life -- to find meaning, coherence, or possibility in the midst of change or uncertainty? My counselling practice offers a space to explore what feels tender, complex, or…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Counselling Degree from City University of Seattle. My previous education and experience was in medicine (M.D. from Kuban State Medical University in Russia with a…
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…
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…
Relationship Counselling (for individuals or couples) with Jena is for you if you: - Struggle to communicate effectively in your relationship - Are struggling with a specific issue or a general sense of dissatisfaction…
Meera Dhebar has a bachelor and master degree in social work, and a PhD in social health sciences. Her background spans social work practice in community based organizations, health care, hospitals, palliative care, and…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with 15 years of dedicated clinical experience. I provide a warm, collaborative, and deeply secure space for individuals looking to…
My work focuses on sex and intimacy therapy, relationship and couples counselling, and ADHD-informed support for adults. I work collaboratively to help clients build understanding, skills, and connection. I view therapy…
I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT) and Registered Social Worker (RSW) Helping Couples, Parents, and Individuals Heal, Rebuild, and Strengthen Their Relationships. Whether you're navigating a…
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.