She/Her
Canadian Certified Counsellor
My Practice as a Therapist
Everyone deserves to feel safety in their own body. I am honoured to support people in learning about their bodies, process what their body is communicating with them, and eventually finding that safety.
Prior to psychotherapy, I became a certified sex educator and specialized working with adult men needing guidance with intimacy and dating. This work taught me how to offer insight while holding a judgement-free space for clients. Before this, I was a crisis counsellor in women and LGBTQ+ shelters and crisis centres, teaching me how to provide support with a trauma-informed, intersectional framework.
All of these experiences led me to develop a psychotherapy practice through a warm, compassionate lens, with a kind sense of humour for clients to feel safe and relaxed during our time together.
My Practice at a Glance
My Areas of Support
- Trauma
- Erectile Concerns
- Orgasm Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Self Esteem
My Approaches in Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Person Centred Therapy
My Therapy Style
- Grounded & Calming
- Playful & Lighthearted
- Warm & Relational
More About Me
My Professional Trainings & Experience
- Masters in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University
- Certified Sex Educator - Options for Sexual Health
- Assaulted Women & Children's Counselling & Advocacy - George Brown College
- Certified Birth Doula - DONA International
What You Can Expect When Working With Me
I work from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, and also apply narrative and somatic interventions. All people are welcome to my practice, and I encourage clients to arrive as their authentic selves.
Why Sex Therapy?
Even in a progressive city like Vancouver, our culture still struggles with how to discuss sex without shame or stigma. I have a passion for creating environments where people can discuss their sexualities with open curiosity and self-compassion.
My Clients Have Described Me As…
- Grounded
- Warm
- Playful
My Favourite Quote
“Learn to read symptoms not only as problems to be overcome but as messages to be heeded.” — Gabor Maté
What I Do When I'm Not In The Office
Attending live events of all sorts, or planning my next tattoo!
Extended Health Coverage
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Coverage depends on your benefits plan. Please confirm the eligible designation with your provider.
Session Fees
Payment Methods
Session fees may be paid by Credit Card, E-transfer, Cash (exact change only), or Cheque (Cash & Cheque available for in-person sessions only).
Lo Hayes is a Canadian Certified Counsellor offering Counselling in Vancouver and online.
Lo Hayes
COMPASSION & CURIOSITY FOR YOUR SEXUAL SELF