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Find Intimacy Issues Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in British Columbia
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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…
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…
Relationships shape our lives in profound ways. When they become strained, the impact can be felt everywhere. My work focuses on helping couples and individuals understand the deeper patterns that influence their lives…
My name is Erin and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) offering in-person counselling for individuals and couples/relationships in Kitsilano. Together we can identify the tools, strategies, and solutions you…
I'm Angela Leong, the founder of An Elegant Mind Clinic. As a psychotherapist and researcher, my mission is to help people heal from trauma so they can experience true intimacy, embodied sex, and deep, meaningful love. I…
Evelyn (they/she) is a Canadian Certified Counsellor. They are a queer, non-binary counsellor providing individuals and relationships space to navigate identity, connection, and paths forward. Their main areas of support…
I have been in private practice since 1999 providing counselling services to individuals, couples and familes. I have over 20 years experience in the helping professions in both government (federal and provincial) and…
Counseling is about transforming relationships and lives - it might be about the relationship we have with ourselves or with others. Maybe it's about addressing specific problems so you can move forward with confidence -…
About Me My practice is grounded in an approach that is holistic and collaborative. I believe that all people have the ability to heal and grow. I offer my clients support and guidance to access and trust their inner…
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…
Joe Ramirez, owner of ClearCounselling.ca, is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Adlerian psychotherapist with a Master of Counselling Psychology, providing Individual Counselling, Couples Counselling, and Sex…
I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Social Worker Helping Couples and Individuals Heal, Rebuild, and Strengthen Their Relationships. Services Offered: Couples Therapy: Healing from infidelity…
Life can be hard. Relationships can be really hard. It's natural to feel overwhelmed, powerless, hopeless, anxious, and depressed when one of our important relationships is going poorly. When we get stuck and don't know…
I can help. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor practicing in Vic West, close to downtown. Counselling can help you function better. You may feel calmer and more effective, or find insights, meet challenges and live…
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #11135) with over twelve years of experience helping people work through depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. I've worked in diverse clinical settings —…
Individual and Couples Counselling for Anxiety, Trauma/EMDR, and more! Having a tough time personally or in your relationship with your partner? I am passionate about helping people move through challenges so they can…
Feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure of your next step? You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. At Heart Work, I help individuals and couples in Victoria and across BC to find clarity, connection, and renewed…
Creating a safe space where you feel heard and seen is my priority and I consider my work a privilege as we create a secure therapeutic relationship to support your healing process and inner exploration. I have a master…
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…
Bob is a very experienced counsellor and has spent his working life helping people solve problems, make good decisions, set necessary boundaries, and improve communication. His counselling philosophy is very practical…
Mary Longworth is in private practice (Delta Counselling) in the South Delta, Tsawwassen, Ladner and New Westminster regions since receiving her M.Sc. in marital, family and child counselling in 1995. Mary is a…
My Approach: Our relationships, with others and ourselves, are the source of our greatest joy and our deepest anguish. How we navigate them is largely dependent on the toolbox we own and the challenges we encounter. I…
I have specialized training in the treatment of Type-C Personalities (Conscientious/Competent/Self-Controlled). Who, or what is Type C ?? People tend to be quite familiar with Type A and Type B personalities. But another…
Avraham Cohen, Ph. D., RCC-ACS, CCC holds the designations of Registered Clinical Counsellor; Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC=ACS) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and Canadian Counsellor Certification…
For over twenty years, Sara has helped people grow through turbulent times in their lives so that they can reclaim their full vitality and live the life they were born to live. She strives to connect with people's innate…
My hope is that my clients feel safe to be vulnerable and use the therapeutic space however they need to. My philosophies around counselling in general are that the client should be met with respect and unconditional…
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…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#21432) in Vancouver, BC specializing in eating disorders, relationships, and trauma. Prior to starting my private practice, I worked for the Looking Glass Foundation as a Clinical…
Whether you are an individual feeling stuck in some way or a couple looking to improve communication, increase your connection, or resolve conflict, I am here for you. My own journey in therapy inspired me to be a…
I know you're here because you want to clear up your stuckness. You may have tried counselling before and you are looking for something different, to get the results you want. You're not alone and I have set out to offer…
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.