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In Person in Nanaimo and Virtual Across British Columbia

Sex and Intimacy

Sex and intimacy are shaped by many factors, including relationships, life transitions, stress, health, and past experiences. Challenges related to sex or intimacy can feel personal, vulnerable, or difficult to talk about, yet they are common and deeply human.

Sex therapy can be supportive when concerns around intimacy, desire, or connection begin to affect emotional well-being, relationships, or self-understanding.

At The Nest, we offer sex therapy that is calm, respectful, and attentive to lived experience.

Counselling is offered in person in Nanaimo and virtually across British Columbia.

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How concerns related to sex and intimacy may show up

People seek sex therapy for many reasons, including:

  • Differences in desire or interest in sex

  • Difficulty with intimacy or emotional closeness

  • Anxiety, shame, or discomfort around sex

  • Pain or physical concerns impacting sexual experiences

  • Changes related to life transitions, stress, or health

    Communication challenges around needs, boundaries, or expectations

Support that prioritizes safety, consent, and understanding

Sex therapy offers a space to explore concerns around intimacy and sexuality with care, respect, and curiosity. Sessions can support understanding patterns, reducing shame, and creating space for clearer communication and choice.

Support may involve working individually or with a partner, depending on your needs and goals. Counselling is collaborative and paced with care, respecting comfort levels, boundaries, and personal values.

FAQs

  • Yes. Stress, fatigue, and mental load all impact desire. Therapy can be a great place to normalize this experience and gain tools to create desired changes.

  • Therapy can help you move from blame or shutdown into more open, safe conversations.

    Book a free 20 minute consult to see if therapy is the right fit for you.

  • It is extremely common for there to be a discrepancy in desired frequency. Therapy can be a great place to normalize this challenge and learn ways to navigate it as a team.

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