READY FOR CHANGE?
Let’s Turn Your Storm into a Story of Strength!
sex Therapy in Victoria, BC
& ONline across BC & Nova scotia
Low desire, mismatched libido, pain during sex, sexual shame, kink and BDSM, ethical non-monogamy, intimacy after trauma or illness. Whatever brought you here, we welcome you!
Therapists who won’t flinch
at your real questions about sex.
Talk therapy for the part of life most people never learn to talk about.
What Sex Therapy Actually Involves
Sex therapy is a conversation, not an exam. Sessions are fully clothed, one-on-one, and confidential. We will work through what's actually happening, whether that's desire that's gone quiet, sex that's become painful or mechanical, guilt left over from how you were raised, or wanting language for a part of your identity you've never said out loud. Sessions are available in Victoria, BC and virtually anywhere in BC or Nova Scotia.
You don't need a diagnosis to start
Plenty of people arrive with a vague sense that something's off rather than a clear concern. Naming what's actually going on is often the first piece of work, not a prerequisite for booking.
Individual sessions, no partner required
This isn't couples counselling. We work with individuals on their own relationship with desire, body, and intimacy, whether or not a partner is currently in the picture.
Low or mismatched desire
Pain or discomfort during sex
Sexual shame and religious or family conditioning
Intimacy after trauma, assault, or illness
Body image and sexual confidence
BDSM, kink, and fetish exploration
Ethical non-monogamy and alternative relationship structures
Sexual identity and orientation
Rebuilding intimacy after infidelity or rupture
"Sub drop," negotiating protocols, and community-specific stress
Common Reasons to Seek Sex Therapy
Meet Your Sex Therapist
Yvonne Paquette, RSW, CSTIP
Counsellor & Sex Therapist
"With a commitment to non-judgement and the messiness of learning and healing, I will support you to discover and work with your truths, blocks, strengths, needs and desires to create a more fulfilled life."
Yvonne has built her practice on the belief that sexual autonomy and self-expression are part of mental well-being, not separate from it. She sees individuals in office in Victoria, BC, and online across BC and Nova Scotia.
Individual sessions: $160 per 1 hour session.
ICBC, CVAP, FNHA & extended health plan direct billing accepted.
Getting started
Step 1.
Book a free consultation
Call/text or email us to book a free 20-minute call, or book online here.
Step 2.
Set up your coverage
If you have coverage for counselling through an extended health plan, CVAP, FNHA, or ICBC we will set set you up for direct billing before your first session.
Step 3.
Book your first session
Call/text or email us to book a full session, or book online here. Your first session with be one hour, either in office or online, you choose.
Questions people often ask us about our sex therapy service
FAQ
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Sex therapy is talk therapy. Sessions are fully clothed, with no physical examination or activity of any kind. You'll talk through what's going on, what you want to change, and build a plan from there.
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No. We work with individuals on their own relationship with desire, body image, past sexual experiences, and identity, with no partner required.
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No. Yvonne specializes in BDSM, kink, and ethical non-monogamy, and works from the frameworks of SSC (Sane, Sober, Consensual) and RACK (Risk-Aware Consensual Kink). You won't need to explain the basics before getting into the actual work.
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Most extended health plans cover sessions with our registered therapists. We provide electronic receipts for reimbursement and offer direct billing for select providers.
Yvonne is a Registered Social Worker in BC and a Registered Clinical Specialist in Nova Scotia which is covered by most extended health plans. CVAP, FNHA, and ICBC coverage is also available.
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Yes. Yvonne sees clients in office in Victoria, BC, and online across BC and Nova Scotia.
Your first session is a conversation, not a commitment.
Book a free 20-minute consult and find out what working with Yvonne would actually look like, no pressure, no obligation.