Sex Therapy for Women
An invitation to talk about the parts of you, therapy usually skips.
Sexual Trauma, Perimenopause, & ADHD — Online across British Columbia
Are you noticing changes in your body, relationships, and your sexuality?
Are you struggling with something from the past that still keeps popping up?
Does ADHD get in the way of your sex life?
This is the kind of thing sex therapy is for, and it is exactly where I can help.
Meet Your Therapist, Julie Thomason, RCC-ACS
The thing I hear the most, after nearly a decade in practice, is a deep sigh of relief when women realize they can bring anything to our conversations, and that nothing is off-limits.
Women I work with often say sessions feel more like coffee with a wise friend who happens to have the training to back it up. Safe, accepting, and easy to talk to, with room to laugh along the way, even when we're working through the hard stuff.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Approved Clinical Supervisor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, and a PhD Candidate in Clinical Sexology, one of the only candidates in this specialty in BC's Fraser Valley. Whatever it is you're wanting to talk about, I'm here when you're ready.
Sex Therapy: Areas of Focus
Perimenopause & Menopause
Are you noticing changes that no one warned you about? I'll help you make sense of what's changing, collaborate with other healthcare providers when it's helpful, and help you redefine your pleasure and sexuality as you move through this transition.
Sexual Trauma & PTSD Recovery
Are you noticing the effects of past trauma or abuse showing up in your body, your relationships, or your sense of safety? I'll help you process what happened, using trauma-informed, body-aware approaches, so you can feel safe in your body again. Healing is possible.
ADHD & Sexuality
Does your mind race, or does it wander right when you need to focus? Does your desire swing between low interest and intense interest? Do certain sensations or emotions feel overwhelming? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone and you're definitely not broken. ADHD is highly treatable, and I can help.
Depression & Sexuality
Does your mood leave you feeling flat, disconnected, or just not interested in intimacy anymore? Have depression, anxiety, or a shift in your energy changed how you feel in your own body? Stress and medication can play a role too. Let's talk about what's going on and find your way back to feeling connected.
Desire, Intimacy & Connection
Are you wanting more intimacy, more desire, or just a different connection to yourself, your body, or your relationships? Whatever that looks like for you, this is exactly the kind of thing we can explore together.
Diverse Relationship Structures & Identity
Are you looking for a sex-positive, kink-aware space that's LGBTQIA2S+ affirming? Whether you're exploring ethical non-monogamy, navigating your sexual orientation or gender identity, or working through shame, this is a safe space where all the parts of you are welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sex Therapy
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Sex therapy is talk therapy that creates space to talk openly about sex, intimacy, and relationships, without judgment. It's simply therapy, with room to explore whatever's on your mind about sexuality.
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Sex therapy is entirely talk-based and never involves touch. It's a safe space to talk openly about whatever's on your mind, at whatever level of detail feels right for you.
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Sex therapy sessions are a private, judgment-free space to talk through whatever's on your mind. It's really just regular therapy, where you're welcome to bring up sex, sexuality, and relationships.
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You don't need a specific problem or crisis to start sex therapy. Many women come simply wanting to understand themselves better or reconnect with a part of life they've been curious about.
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Sexual health is deeply interconnected with your overall wellbeing, intersecting with your mental health, relationships, and identity. Sex therapy is just therapy, with space to explore your sexuality alongside all the other parts of your life.
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Absolutely, I work with women and gender-diverse individuals. You do not need a partner to attend sex therapy.
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Sex therapy is regular therapy with room to explore sexuality openly. What sets it apart is specialized training in sexuality and relationships, which makes space to talk about how trauma, mental health, and hormones all connect to your sex life.
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Yes, sexual trauma is one of the areas I specialize in, whether that's historic abuse, assault, or sexual violence. My goal is to help you feel safe in your body, in your relationships, and in your life again.
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Yes, low desire and desire differences are one of the most common reasons women seek sex therapy. I'll help you understand what's affecting your desire and reconnect with it in a way that feels right for you.
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Yes, perimenopause and sexual health are core parts of my practice. I support clients through perimenopause and menopause using a trauma-informed lens, helping you feel empowered as your body and sexuality change.
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Yes, I'm LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, kink-aware, and open to all relationship structures, including ethical non-monogamy. All of you is welcome here.
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Yes, I'm asexual and ace-spectrum affirming. I understand this orientation and won't need you to explain it to me. All of you is welcome here.
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Sex therapy is $175 per session, for a 50-60 minute session. Receipts are provided within 14 days after your session.
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Many extended health plans in BC cover registered clinical counselling. I encourage you to confirm your coverage with your provider before booking.
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Sessions are 50-60 minutes. Longer sessions of 75 or 90 minutes are available if you'd like more time, just ask when booking.
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Yes, everything you share stays private and secure. Sessions are held on encrypted video, and I'm bound by professional ethics to protect it, except for clinical supervision, where cases are discussed anonymously to support quality of care.
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What do I need for an online session?
Just a private, comfortable space where you won't be interrupted. You'll get a link before your appointment, simply click to join at your session time.
Let’s Start With A Conversation
Book your free 15-minute phone consultation, no pressure, just a chance to see if we're a good fit and to answer any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
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