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Helping relationship and sexuality by a sexologist
Sex counselling services
Short-term support to get through a difficult period, manage a crisis or improve your relationship skills — offered by a sexologist with an OPSQ permit.
Sex counselling with a sexologist
Sex counselling is a psychosocial support approach that addresses issues experienced in the present. Sex counselling aims to develop concrete tools to deal with everyday problems. It is generally a shorter- or medium-term work than a sex-psychotherapeutic approach.
It is possible to consult individually or as a couple. A sexologist with a bachelor’s degree in sexology and having obtained their license to practice from the Ordre Professionnel des Sexologues du Québec (OPSQ) can offer sex counselling services.
Types of intervention in sex counselling
- Individdual Counselling
- Couple counselling
- Rehabilitation
- Crisis intervention
- Supportive intervention
- Psychological and sexological education
- Clinical follow-up
- Coaching
Sexological Assessment
A sexological assessment is the first step in understanding your sexual or relationship concerns and determining the most appropriate approach to help you reach your goals.
During an assessment, your sexologist looks at the psychological, emotional, relational, and biological factors that may be contributing to your sexual or relationship difficulties. We take the time to understand not only what is happening sexually, but also how these difficulties may be connected to other areas of your life and your relationship.
Contrary to popular belief, sexology is not limited to talking about sex. Sexual difficulties can be influenced by communication, emotions, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, past experiences, stress, beliefs, and other aspects of your personal life.
A sexological assessment is not a medical examination. However, when physiological or health-related factors may be contributing to your concerns, your sexologist can help determine whether a consultation with a physician or other healthcare professional may be appropriate.
Sexological Assessment for Sexual and Relationship Difficulties
A sexological assessment can help individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of sexual or relationship difficulties, including concerns related to desire, intimacy, communication, sexual functioning, or relationship dynamics.
This type of assessment can be provided by a sexologist with a bachelor’s degree and may lead to sexological counselling or another appropriate intervention.
reasons for consultation
- Separation, grief
- Difficulties in Communication
- Relationship problems
- Lack of confidence or sexual self-esteem
- Body image disorders
- Performance anxiety
- Pregnancy / infertility
- Abortion / miscarriage
- Sexual impacts of STBBIs and HIV
- Infidelity
- Questioning sexual orientation
- Stress related to a sexual difficulty
- Exploring sexual limits
- Avoidance of sexuality
- Absence or variation of sexual desire
- Jealousy
- Questioning the openness of the couple
- Going through a negative sexual experience
- Painful sex
What is psychotherapy by a sexologist & psychotherapist?
To practice psychotherapy, your sexologist-psychotherapist must have completed his master’s degree in sexology and have obtained a psychotherapist’s permit from the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ). Clinical training makes it possible to evaluate sexual disorders and determine their causes as well as the means to treat the difficulties. Generally, psychotherapy requires a more regular follow-up (every week or 2 weeks) while the helping relationship can be more punctual. Sex-psychotherapy will explore the nature of your personality and the relational and sexual issues through a clinical approach. Psychotherapy can take between 10 and 20 sessions, or even more in some cases.
What if I need psychotherapy?
As part of the clinic’s services, we are aware that there can sometimes be significant delays before being able to meet with a psychotherapist. This is why sex counselling services are offered to you to have access to follow-up to manage a more difficult period or a crisis while waiting to be able to start a more in-depth follow-up. This approach may also be sufficient to meet your immediate needs and allow you to move forward, sometimes without the need for psychotherapy, depending on the needs that lead you to consult.
Diagnostic of sexual disorders
Some sexual difficulties are more complex, persistent, or deeply rooted and may require psychotherapy with a sexologist psychotherapist. Only a sexologist psychotherapist can diagnose a sexual disorder, rather than a sexual difficulty.
Sexual disorders may be associated with deeply held beliefs, personality patterns, significant insecurities, emotional wounds, or past experiences that continue to affect a person’s sexuality and relationships. These concerns often require a more in-depth assessment and a structured psychotherapy treatment plan.
A sexologist with a bachelor’s degree can assess your situation and determine whether your concerns would be better addressed through psychotherapy with a sexologist psychotherapist.
Frequent questions
What is the difference between sex counselling and psychotherapy?
Sex counselling is support focused on the present and concrete needs, while psychotherapy explores the root causes of difficulties and promotes long-term changes
Who can offer sexology counselling services?
Only sexologists with a bachelor’s degree and a permit to practice from the Ordre professionnel des sexologues du Québec (OPSQ) can offer this service.
When to consult in a sex counselling rather than in psychotherapy?
Sex counselling is suitable for situations of crisis, stress or life transitions, while psychotherapy is recommended for more complex or persistent disorders.
Is it confidential?
Yes. All sessions take place in a strictly confidential setting, in accordance with the standards of the OPSQ and the OPQ.
What is the price of a session?
The cost is $80 to $160 depending on the length of the service and the sexologist consulted. The durations can be 50, 60 or 65 minutes and are determined by the sexologist and the service offered.
What is the difference between a sexual difficulty and sexual disorder?
The severity, cause, complexity, and specific characteristics of the situation determine whether the reason for seeking help is considered a sexual difficulty or a sexual disorder.
COÛT & DURÉE
Coût d'une séance
La relation d'aide individuelle ou de couple : 120 $ à 155$ $ selon le professionnel et le service.
120-155 $
par séance de
50 minutes
50 minutes
Components, objectives and impacts
| Aspect | Helping Relationship in Sexology | Sexological Psychotherapy |
|---|---|---|
| Main objective | To provide concrete support in the face of present difficulties and to develop immediate adaptation tools. | To explore in depth the emotional and psychological causes of a long-term disorder or suffering. |
| Duration of follow-up | Short to medium term (1 to 10 sessions). | Medium to long-term follow-up (10 to 20 sessions, or more). |
| Sexologist | with a bachelor's degree and a permit from the OPSQ. | Sexologist and psychotherapist with a master's degree and a permit from the OPQ. |
| Topics covered | Stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, occasional relationship or sexual difficulties. | Persistent sexual disorders, deep anxiety, trauma, emotional wounds or repetitive relationship patterns. |
| Purpose | To promote regaining control and personal growth in the short term. | To enable lasting psychological transformation and full emotional integration. |
Call for a consultation
438-934-1287
Reception
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Therapy Hours
Monday to Saturday
9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Make an appointment with your sexologist
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