Ann Gudmundson (She/her)
Associate counsellor
MCP:AT - Registered Clinical CounselloR
Location: Vancouver, BC & Online
Availability:
Mondays 10am-7pm PST
Tuesdays 10am-7pm PST
Wednesdays 9am-12pm PST
Session type: In-person & virtual
Current availability for booking: Accepting clients to waitlist for weekday daytime only
AREAS OF SUPPORT
Trauma
Attachment & Relational Issues
Sexual Desire
Sexual Self Esteem
Anxiety
Neurodiversity
Addiction
Emotions & Stress
Boundaries & Communication
Abortion
Approaches in Therapy
Trauma-informed
Art Therapy (Somatic & Mindfulness Based)
Parts Work (Internal Family Systems)
Existential
Attachment Theory
Adlerian
Session Fees
Fees are exclusive of tax & will be charged based on your province of residence.
Ann offers sliding scale sessions starting at $110 per 50-minute session; please contact us to discuss further.
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Initial Couples
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Session fees may be paid by Credit Card or E-transfer
Click here to see information on cancellation policies, insurance coverage and more.
Hello and welcome! I approach my work as a counsellor and art therapist with the philosophy that every human being is the expert of their own life, and holds an innate capacity and wisdom for healing. I like to think of therapy as a journey on which I am a fellow traveler, walking alongside you with genuine compassion, curiosity, and acceptance, creating a space for connection, expression, discovery and healing.
Sex and sexuality are central aspects of health and well-being and I am passionate about creating the space for us to explore and be curious about these parts. The shame, stigma, and oppression in our society connected to sex and sexuality, often keeps us suffering in silence. I believe that taking the step to talk about our sexual self and to discover or re-connect with pleasure in our bodies is an act of empowerment and liberation.
As someone who has personally experienced the value of therapy, I understand the importance of building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, authenticity, and safety. Our work together will be trauma-informed, anti-oppresive, sex-positive, and collaborative. I work with individuals and couples regarding relationship difficulties, trauma, addiction, sexuality, life transitions, boundaries & communication, grief and loss.
I specialize in combining psychotherapy and art therapy. You may be wondering, how does art fit into all of this? Well, many emotions, thoughts, and memories are stored in parts of our brain that are not accessible through language. Art therapy offers a voice to these inner experiences and an avenue to connect more deeply with the self and others. Art therapy is also effective for trauma recovery because it helps us reclaim safety, connection and grounding within our bodies.
Who am I outside of my role as a therapist? I am a daughter, sister, partner, friend, artist, and constant learner. I find joy in painting, being by the ocean, taking care of my plant babies, baking, spending quality time with those I love, and going on spontaneous adventures. I identify as a white, cisgender, and immigrant woman. I was born in Switzerland and immigrated to Canada with my family when I was a child. I grew up on the unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and this is where I continue to work and live.
I am dedicated to continuous learning and unlearning at personal and professional levels so I can provide the best care possible to each of you. I am currently accepting clients and it would be my honor to connect with you!
Professional Licensure & Degrees
- Registered Clinical Counsellor, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Professional Art Therapist, Canadian Art Therapy Association
- Masters of COunselling Psychology and Art Therapy, Adler University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Counselling, and Human Development, Simon Fraser University
Professional Trainings & Experience
- The Sexually Competent Therapist [Foundations]: Integrating Sex Therapy Into Your Practice, Diana Sadat, RCC, CST via Allura Sex Therapy Centre
- We're Just Too Busy: Sensate Focus for Couples, Linda Weiner, MSW, LCSW
- Orgasms 101, Diana Sadat, RCC, CST
- Erectile Dysfunction In-Service, Paula Leech, LMFT, CST, CSTS
- Pain + Sex In-Service, Anniken Chadwick, Founder and Physiotherapist at Ther Cheerful Pelvis
- Integrating Mindfulness Into Sex Therapy, Dr. Lori Brotto, PHD, R PSYCH
- Internal Family Systems Therapy: Step-by-Step Procedures for Healing Traumatic Wounds and Alleviating Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, and More, PESI
- Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Gottman Institute
- Adlerian Counselling Art Therapy Training - Cows Can be Purple , Adler University
- Transgender Inclusion 101, Vancouver Coastal Health
- Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, First Nations Health Authority
- safeTALK and Skillfully Responding to People in Distress Trainings, Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre