Last update: 12 August 2008
 

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Psychologists, Therapists and Relationship Counselors (outside of the US + internet/phone resources)

Australia

This site supports Poly-Friendly Professionals with a Reciprocal LinkFrances Amaroux; BAPsych, Master NLP, Dip Clinical Hypnotherapy, Dip Somatic therapy); info (at) altcoach (dot) com; 14c Thames Street, Balmain/Sydney. 2041 Australia. 61 2 9810 1485. http://www.ALTcoach.com. Specialising in Relationships and Sexuality  - singles, couples and moresomes. Poly and Kink-friendly Also work with Communication Skills, Self Esteem, Depression and Anxiety. If you prefer, I  will explore with you from a Spiritual (non-religious) basis. Am very inspired by the Busting Loose work of Robert Scheinfeld.

Heide McConkey MAIPC CMACA; Professional Counsellor, Professional Sex Therapist; Affirmotive Professional Counselling & Consulting; heide (at) affirmotive (dot) com; Tiffany Tower 2 Suite 283 95-97 Grafton Street Bondi Junction NSW 2022. +02 9386 5656, fax +02 9386 5650. http://www.affirmotive.com Specialising in Addiction / Relapse Prevention, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Health, Relationships. Author of the treatment model "Voice Dialogue in Sex Therapy".

 

Canada

British Columbia

Danielle Duplassie, M.A., PhD Student; Registered Clinical Counsellor; The Shanti Counselling Centre; #304 - 3999 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC  V5C 6P9. 604-773-3100; fax 604-733-5403. http://www.shanti-centre.com Danielle has personal, professional, and academic experience with the queer and poly communities.  Her doctoral research addresses the sexualities of women in polyamorous relationships. She is well known for her inclusive, professional, caring, and non-judgmental approach.

Doug Elliott, MA, RCC; Rethink Counselling Services; #204 - 1810 Albernie St. Vancouver, BC; V6G 1B3. 604-803-2600. Professional and personal experience with queer and poly communities, leather, kink, etc. Serving the LGBT communities as well as providing general marriage and relationship counselling. http://www.rethink-counselling.com.

Mark Giesbrecht, MA, RCC, poly (at) harbour-lights (dot) ca. Harbourlights Clinical Counselling Services; 250-758-4227. Unit 222 - 20 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 5T7.. Experience with poly clients, leather, kink, poly, queer-friendly. "Serving the LGBT communities as well as providing general marriage and family counselling.". http://www.harbour-lights.ca.

David S. Hersh, EdD, FAACS, Clinical Sexologist, Board Certified, Registered Clinical Counsellor. Nelson, BC. 250-352-0151. http://doctor-sex.org/ Sex therapy, relationship and individual counseling, psychotherapy. Leather, kink, poly and queer friendly.

Dr. Sharon Jeyakumar, Registered Psychologist; dr (dot) sharon (at) jeyakumar (dot) ca; I welcome clients of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, and lifestyles into my private practice. I have offices in Vancouver and Burnaby. I strive to maintain a safe, respectful, nonjudgmental, and confidential therapeutic environment for individuals wishing to explore their personal concerns. Presenting issues I address in therapy include: depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, interpersonal relationships, cross-cultural issues, sexuality, sexual orientation, spirituality, life transitions, and personal growth. http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/Pro/sharonjeyakumar/

Delyse Ledgard M.A. CCC; Conselor; Turning Point Therapy; delyse(at)parallels(dot)ca. 411-3480 Main St, Vancouver, B.C. 604-329-6006. www.tpointhelp.com. " 20 years experience providing counseling to individuals, couples and groups. Experience working with same sex couples, trauma, indepth psychotherapy, addictions, depression and self esteem."

Mehdi Naïmi, BFA, RCAT (male), Canadian Registered Art Therapist. Lightwave Studio for Art Therapy and Counseling. 250-240-1221. Play therapist and couples' counsellor, relationship and personal issues (jealousy, abandonment, loss, and trauma) Mid-region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. http://www.ArtTherapyWorks.com.

Barbara Partridge, M.Ed, Registered Clinical Counsellor; Arbutus Counselling Services; barb (at) arbutuscounsellingservices (dot) com; Burnaby and Vancouver, BC; 604-266-2303, fax: 604-266-2303; http://www.arbutuscounsellingservices.com/.

Pega Ren, MPH, EdD. Board certified sexologist, Registered Clinical Counsellor. Vancouver, BC. 604-269-2692. http://www.DrPegaRen.com. Clinical sexology, psychotherapy, and relationship counselling. Leather, kink, poly, and queer friendly. Serving the LGBT communities as well as providing general marriage and family counselling.

Chris Russell BA, MA; Truetalk; Truetalk (at) shaw (dot) ca;; 7244 Inlet Dr Burnaby, BC V5A 1C4. 778-227-7144/ My personal interest, clients i have seen, and my friends have all pressed on me the desire to specialize in alternative relationships. i have studied relationships extensively, and personally seek to expand the boundries of love and intimacy. my expreince and compassion are at your service, feel the difference that real listening can achieve.

Dr. Faizal Sahukhan, Ph.D., ACS, RPC; drfaizal (at) multiculturalsex (dot) com; Suite 300 - 3665 Kingsway Vancouver, BC, V5R 5W2. 604-639-4443; http://www.multiculturalsex.com/. Though my clients include people of all sexualities, genders, and backgrounds, I have found that, because of my rare perspective on, and understanding of, cross-cultural sexuality, those individuals and couples of ethnic origin find my approach most helpful.

Trevor C. Warren, M.A.; Registered Clinical Counsellor; CoreQuest Professional Counselling & Coaching; 2373 Bowser Avenue; North Vancouver, BC; V7P 2Z3. 604-980-2673, fax 604.980.2671. http://www.CoreQuest.ca

 

Ontario

Dr. Richard M. Haney, Ph.D. (Psychology and Mediation), Ottawa Counselling and Mediation Services, 11 Basin Court, Ottawa, ON, CANADA K2H 8P2. 613-234-5678, 613-726-3636 fax:613-726-7266 http://www.ottawacounselling.com http://www.ottawahypnosis.com. Ottawa and world-wide counselling, mediation and hypnotherapy services in person, by phone or by e-mail.

Priyadarshini Senroy, Counsellor; 1-416-439-7668. Toronto; Creative Arts Therapy and Counselling service; Creative Arts therapy uses action methods to facilitate creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth. I offer group sessions and workshops for hospitals, schools and private organizations. http://www.geocities.com/anubhavcanada/

Susan Tarshis, B.A., LL B., M.Ed (Counselling). 410 Bronte Street, Suite 203, Milton, Ontario, M4S 1Y2. 416-820-9752. Graduate of the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy, Member of the Ontario Society for Psychotherapists. Poly, Kink, LGBTTTQ friendly. Empathetic, non-judgmental talk therapy. Convienient to GTA and South Western Ontario. Sliding scale. http://www.susantarshis.ca

Jason Winkler; Psychotherapist; Toronto Healing Arts Centre, 470 Grace St.  Toronto ON  M6G 3A5. 416-378-8344. http://www.jasonwinkler.comToronto psychotherapist offering empathic, supportive talk therapy to poly clients of all sexualities, Queer/sex-positive.  I practice relational psychotherapy in a comfortable, confidential environment in central Toronto.

Greece

Estelio Kaloguru, MA; Center for Psycho-Somatic Counselling; P.O. Box 1900, Herakleion, 71004, Crete, Greece. erobios4u (at) yahoo (dot) com. A specialist on partener/marriage relationships, children/parents conflicts, alternative therapies, diet-fasting therapies, and a supporter of tolerance and non-violent/no-drug solutions. Poly, and GLBT friendly.

Netherlands

Ron Fox, Ph.D. Psychologist, holistic therapist. Amsterdam (Centrum), The Netherlands. I have over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples, groups, and families regarding issues related to traditional, alternative, and poly lifestyles and relationships. Additional areas of counseling interest and expertise include: Self-expression, self-esteem, and creativity; Family of origin related issues; Immigration and ex-pat related adjustment issues; Career and life transitions; Intimacy, sexuality, and communication; Sexual orientation (LGB) related issues; Self-reflection and meditation for self-discovery and personal growth.    http://www.ronfox.nl

Location Irrelevant (works primarily by phone and/or internet)

Mirabye A. Boone, MSW, DCH. 818-920-9516; 15907 Tuba St. North Hills; CA 91343;: 818-920-9516; Answers Within

Please note that many other folks listed in particular locations also work over the phone and/or internet. I've listed that information on the individual entries where I know specifically that to be true. (see Allen, Chapman, Denny, Goodman, Haney, Hayden, Igl, Loring, McGarey, Parker-Marano, Wise, etc--I'm certain that that list is not complete.)



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