People choose to come to counselling for many reasons. These can include:

• having difficulty adjusting or having challenges within a current relationship;
• having difficulty coming to terms with past trauma;
• wanting a deeper understanding of their identities or means of sexual expression; or
• wanting a better understanding of a partner’s needs.

Some come to counselling to discuss issues unrelated to their gender or sexual identities, but feel more comfortable speaking with someone knowledgeable about alternative lifestyles and identities. That’s absolutely welcomed as well. Find out more about working with me and the counselling process here.

My approach, in both life and in counselling, is:

• Queer-positive: If you’re part of the rainbow community or identify as LGBTTQIA, I welcome you! If you’re uncertain and exploring, I support you.
• Polyam-friendly: Whether you’re polyamorous, exploring swinging, or off the relationship escalator entirely, I’m here to support you and and assist you to work through any challenges you may be facing.
• Kink-friendly: Whether you’re new to exploring BDSM/kink or have been involved with it for many years, I’m here to support you. (That goes for fetishists too!) When based on the informed consent of all parties involved, kink can be a strong part of healthy, respectful and loving relationships.
• Trans-friendly, genderqueer-friendly, nonbinary-friendly: There are many ways of experiencing and expressing a multitude of gender identities. I welcome you on your journey.
• Disability-accepting: I strongly oppose disability stigma, both of physical and mental issues. I provide a disability-friendly location and service.
• Body-positive: I strongly oppose fat-shaming, body-negativity, and diet talk. I provide a fat-friendly location and service.