Who We Are
Allura is a Vancouver-based counselling private practice that focuses on sex, sexuality and relationships. Our centre is a sex-positive, pleasure-focused and trauma-informed space with a relational & attachment-lens committed to providing safe, judgement-free sex therapy, couples counselling, and trauma counselling. Our clinic is located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver (Coast Salish Territory) and we also practice virtually across BC, working with adult clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
Who Are You
Are you passionate about sex and sexuality? Do you want to learn more about sexual health, performance, and sexual trauma? Do you want to integrate pleasure and joy into your therapy practice? Do you want to practice from an intersectional highly relational and trauma-informed lens? Are you working to become an anti-racist practitioner?
You don’t need to be an expert in sex or sexuality to apply. We’re looking for applicants who are excited to learn and willing to focus on the specific practice of sex therapy. Applicants should be able to work independently and demonstrate strong clinical skills, communication and self-awareness. Applicants who are open to exploring their emotional and counter-transference responses as a part of their professional development and supervision process would be a good fit for our practice. Applicants with with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a BIPOC, POC, or LGBTQIA2S+ person are strongly encouraged to apply.
Practicum Details
We are looking for 2-3 masters-level counselling psychology students to complete an 8 month practicum (September - April). The placement involves one-to-one & relational counselling (both virtual and in-person) at our downtown location, facilitation of groups and/or workshops and weekly case consult. The expected time commitment is 2-3 days per week; Friday morning attendance is required & in-person availability is also required – we do not offer virtual only placements.
What We Offer
Onboarding program focusing on the practice and skills of counselling as well as sex therapy
A 30-credit foundational sex therapy training
Weekly individual clinical supervision
Bi-weekly case consult with the practicum team
Bi-weekly trainings on sex, sexuality and sex therapy
Supportive clinical environment
Opportunities for career growth
How to Apply
Please submit your application using the secure link below. We will ask for the following:
An answer to the following questions:
Why are you interested in sex therapy?
What topics in sex therapy are you most interested in?
What areas of sex or sexuality do you think will be most challenging for you?
Your CV/Resume
A 5-10 minute video clip demonstrating counselling micro-skills
If desired, you may also submit a cover letter with any additional information you’d like to share with us!
Applications for our Fall 2024 Cohort is now closed.
Next intake of practicum students: September 2025 (Applications will open January 2025).
As we heavily invest in the experience of our students, we do not accept practicum students for a January or May start.