Amanda Chalmers (She/Her)
Photo courtesy of Ariana Pasin Photography
MED, RCC - REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR
Location: Online
Availability:
Tuesdays-Fridays
Session type: Virtual
Current availability for booking: not accepting new clients & waitlist at capacity
areas of support
Abortion, Pregnancy Loss & Contraception
Communication & Boundaries
Ethical Non-monogamy & Polyamory
Hypersexuality/Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
LGBTQ2S+ Concerns
Low Sexual Desire/Drive
Orgasm Difficulties
Painful Sex
Relationship Violence
Sexual Identity Concerns
Sexual Trauma
Approaches in Therapy
Trauma-informed
Attachment-based
Existential
Mindfulness
Cognitive-behavioural
Emotion-focused Couples Therapy
Somatic-experiential
Session Fees
All fees are exclusive of tax and tax is charged based on province of residence
Sliding scale spots are available for clients impacted by financial barriers — please contact us for further information.
Individual
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Individual
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Initial Couples
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Couples
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Session fees may be paid by Credit Card or E-transfer (during COVID-19, we are not able to accept cash or cheques!).
Click here to see information on cancellation policies, insurance coverage and more.
I’m glad you’re here. Whatever brought you here, whether it’s conflict in an intimate partnership, worries about sexuality, or feelings of discomfort, distress or disconnection, you’ve come to the right place.
In counselling with me, you can expect a supportive and compassionate environment for self-exploration and personal growth. In our conversations, you will be free to speak openly and honestly about sexual concerns and relationship problems without judgment. I will encourage you to examine what is happening in your life more closely and together we will work through whatever is preventing you from experiencing the intimacy, joy and fulfillment you deserve.
I firmly believe that pleasure and sexual expression are integral aspects of emotional and physical wellbeing, and I aim to promote a holistic and inclusive approach to sex that maximizes security and connection and eliminates shame and stigma.
My background in counselling began in the field of sexual and reproductive health over 15 years ago. Today my practice includes work with individuals, couples, and folks in other relationship configurations around many diverse concerns. Some of my areas of specialization include:
Concerns around sexual identity, desire, and function
Developing healthy relationships, improving communication, navigating power dynamics, and setting boundaries
Healing from intimate partner violence, sexual assault and childhood abuse
Support around pregnancy, contraception, miscarriage and abortion
Trauma-sensitive yoga and pranayama (breath work)
Professional Licensure & Degrees
- Registered Clinical Counsellor, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Master of Education in Counselling Psychology, University of British Columbia
- Bachelor of Independent Studies - Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies (minor), University of Waterloo
Professional Trainings & Experience
- Externship in Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, Vancouver Couple and Family Institute
- Emotion-Focused Therapy for Individuals, Vancouver Couple and Family Institute
- Healing Attachment Wounds, Dale Trimble - AEDP Institute
- Theoretical Foundations in Complex Trauma, The Justice Institute of BC
- Mindfulness and Beyond: Essential Clinical Skills, Shoken Michael Stone
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Semperviva Yoga College
- Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
- Working with Compulsive and Self-endangering Behaviours in Trauma Survivors, Dr. John Briere
- Working with Survivors of Gender Based Violence, Dr. Lori Haskell & Ending Violence Association of BC
- Sexual Health 2017: Conversations that Matter, UBC Faculty of Medicine & Options for Sexual Health
- Head Counsellor, Willow Women’s Clinic
- Group Therapy Facilitator, BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
- Group Therapy Facilitator, UBC Sexual Health Lab & VGH Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program
- Counsellor, Battered Women’s Support Services
- Counsellor, The Adler Centre
- Counsellor, Everywoman’s Health Centre
- Counsellor, New Westminster Counselling Centre