Trauma-Informed Therapy for Every Body

A Note from Our Founder

Welcome to Allura.

Many people don’t expect intimacy or sexuality to feel as confusing or painful as it sometimes does.

When desire shifts, communication breaks down, sex becomes tense, or shame starts to take up space, it’s easy to feel alone with it. Most clients come to us after trying for a long time to sort things out on their own.

Allura was created because people needed a place where these experiences were understood, not minimized, dismissed, or treated as an afterthought. I saw clients looking for real clarity and support from therapists who were truly trained in sex and relationship therapy, and struggling to find it. The need for specialized, grounded, accessible care became impossible to ignore.

Our team is built around that need. Each of our therapists bring strong clinical training, steadiness, and genuine curiosity about the full story you’re carrying. We focus on helping you understand what’s happening – emotionally, relationally, and physiologically, so change becomes possible in a way that feels both clear and sustainable.

My hope is that your experience with Allura leaves you feeling more understood, connected, and able to build the intimacy and relationships you want. And my dream with this space, is to create a nurturing community where conversations about sexuality are met with openness and real skill.

If something in this part of your life feels out of sync, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to help you make sense of what’s happening, with care, clarity, and expertise.

With care & clarity,

Diana Sadat

Diana, founder of Allura, a collective of independent sex and relationship counsellors offering sessions in person in Vancouver and Calgary, and online in selected provinces and territories.