Every counsellor at Allura uses a variety of techniques & approaches to help you heal and create an extraordinary sex life.
As a team, our approaches in therapy are grounded in trauma-informed & anti-oppressive practices and focused on emotions, the body & mindfulness, and pleasure.
Vision
To be a national leader in sexual health and holistic sex therapy by fostering a community of trauma- and pleasure- informed health professionals empowering every body in loving and celebrating their sexual selves
Mission
To disrupt the sexual status quo and champion a culture where sex and intimacy are fun, meaningful, and pleasurable
Types of Counsellors at Allura
Intern counsellor: completing their master’s degree under supervision
Postgraduate Fellow: master level practitioner completing Allura’s 18-month postgraduate fellowship with a specialization in sex therapy and developing competency in couples counselling & trauma
Junior Associate: Registered counsellor or social worker with strong competency, training, and experience in sex therapy with less than 3 years of clinical experience post-grad
Associate Counsellor: Registered counsellor or social worker with more than 3 years of clinical experience but less than 5 year and at least 1 year of specialization experience & training in specialization of sex, couples, and/or trauma therapy
Senior Associate: Registered counsellor or social worker with at least 5 years of clinical experience & 3 years minimum of specialization (trauma, couples, or sex) with training, supervision, & experience
Certified Therapist: registered counsellor or social worker with certification in sex therapy, couples therapy, or trauma
Some counsellors offer sliding scale – please inquire directly.
Counsellors who are not listed as one of the titles above are Independent Contractors and set their own fees.
The Clinic Owner’s fees are different than the ones listed above – please see her profile for more information.
Counsellors
INTERN COUNSELLOR
Location: Vancouver, BC & Online
Availability: Wed & Fri
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: Accepting clients to waitlist
Primary Areas of Focus:
Sexual Confidence
Sexual Anxiety
Erectile Dysfunction & Difficulties
Sexual Trauma
Sex Work
ASSOCIATE COUNSELLOR
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Location: Vancouver, BC & Online
Availability: Sun-Wed
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: accepting clients!
Areas of Support:
Sex & Religion
Painful Intercourse, including vaginismus and dyspareunia
Difficulty or inability to orgasm
Low sexual desire or “drive”
Low sexual self-esteem & confidence
Pre-/peri-/postnatal mood & anxiety
Intimacy after sexual trauma
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Canadian Certified Counsellor
Location: Vancouver, BC & Online
Availability: Mon-Thurs
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: accepting clients
Areas of Support:
Desire Discrepancy
LGBTQ2S+ concerns
BDSM & kink
Infidelity
Non-monogamy & polyamory
Sex and Neurodivergency
Pedophilia
SENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSELLOR | TEAM LEAD
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Location: Online
Availability: Mon-Thurs
Session type: Virtual
Current availability for booking: Accepting clients to waitlist for weekday daytime & evenings
Areas of Support:
Low Desire
Difficulty Orgasming
Sexual Confidence
Non-Monogamy
LGBTQ+, including Coming Out
Religion & Sex
Registered Social Worker
Location: Vancouver, BC, Online, Ontario Clients
Availability: Weekends only
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: Please contact us
Languages: Davis provides services in English, Cantonese, & Chinese
Areas of Support:
Relationship concerns & violence
Neurodivergency
Body Image Concerns
Erectile Difficulties
Kink
Anxiety & Depression
Grief & Loss
ASSOCIATE COUNSELLOR
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Location: Vancouver, BC & Online
Availability: Tues-Thurs
Session Type:Virtual & In-person
Current availability for booking: Accepting clients for waitlist [weekday daytime & evening]
Areas of Support:
BDSM & Kink
Ethical Non-Monogamy & Polyamory
Queer Issues, including Coming Out
Religion & Sexuality
Desire Discrepancy
Sexual Trauma
Grief & Loss
SENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSELLOR | TEAM LEAD
Registered Social Worker
Location: Victoria, BC & Online
Availability: Tues-Fri
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: Accepting clients to waitlist for weekday daytime & evenings
Areas of Support:
Sexual identity
Intimacy & Attachment
Sexual Violence & Trauma
Desire Discrepancy
Relationship Counselling
2SLGBTQ+ Related Concerns
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Clinical Supervisor:Theresa Thomas, MCP, RCC-ACS
Location: Vancouver, BC // Victoria, BC // Online
Availability: Sun-Wed
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: Accepting new clients for virtual weekday daytime appointments [limited availability]; Accepting new clients to waitlist
Areas of Support:
Erectile Difficulties
Low Desire & Desire Discrepancy
Orgasm Difficulties
Compulsive Sexual Behaviours (i.e., porn & masturbation, sex addiction)
Sexual Trauma
POSTGRADUATE FELLOW
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Clinical Supervisor:Diana Sadat, RCC, CST
Location: Vancouver, BC & Online
Availability: Tues, Thurs, Fri
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: Accepting clients for weekday daytime; Accepting clients to waitlist for weekday evenings
Areas of Support:
Areas of Support:
Low Desire & Desire Discrepancy
Sexual Confidence
Low Desire & Desire Discrepancy
Embracing Sexual Identity
Anxiety
Sexual Trauma
POSTGRADUATE FELLOW
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Clinical Supervisor: TBD
Location: Vancouver, BC & Online
Availability: Tuesdays, Thurs, Fri
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: Accepting clients for weekday daytime and virtual evening appointments; Accepting clients to waitlist for for weekday evening in-person appointments
Areas of Interest:
Neurodivergency
Bisexuality
Low Desire
Painful Sex
Sexual Trauma
OWNER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Registered Clinical Counsellor & AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor
Location: Vancouver, BC & Online
Availability: Tuesdays-Thursdays
Session type: In-person (virtual available if needed)
Current availability for booking: waitlist for new counselling clients // availability for group supervision only
Specializations:
Clinical Sex Therapy Training & Supervision
Low Desire & Desire Discrepancy
Erectile & Ejaculation Concerns
Orgasm Difficulties & Sexual Pain
Sexual Trauma & Childhood Sexual Abuse
LGBTQ+ Relationships
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES
Registered Clinical Counsellor & AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Location: Vancouver, BC & Online
Availability: Tues-Thurs
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: At capacity. Not accepting new clients at this time.
Specializations:
Anxiety
Fetishes
Ethical Non-Monogamy & Polyamory
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Relational Violence
Sexual Self-Esteem & Confidence
Sexual Trauma
CERTIFIED THERAPIST (CST)
Registered Clinical Social Worker
Location: Vancouver, BC & Online
Availability: Mon, Tues, & Thurs
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: Accepting new clients to waitlist for daytime appointments
Areas of Support:
BDSM & Kink
Ethical Non-monogamy & Polyamory
Fetishes
Hypersexuality/Compulsive Sexual Behaviours
LGBTQ2S+ Concerns (including coming out + transgender specific concerns)
Low Sexual Desire/Drive
Orgasm Difficulties
Painful Sex/Genital/Pelvic Pain
Sexual Self-Esteem
Sexual Trauma
Client Care Team
Still not quite sure who is right for you?
We have a team of highly qualified and trained counsellors – let us help you find the best one for you.