Sessions range from $100 to $140 depending on your practitioner.

The length of a therapy is influenced by several factors:

-your goal

-your involvement in the process

-the complexity of your situation

-your personal characteristics and history

-the relationship of trust that develops between you and your counsellor

-as well as other factors

It is for this reason that it is difficult, if not impossible, to know in advance how long a therapy session will last. Some people aim for general emotional support and are satisfied after a few sessions. Others would like to talk about a more complex situation that has deeper roots. In general, we tell people, “If the solution was simple, you would have found it on your own by now.”

What is the optimal frequency?

As a general rule, the most effective way to achieve your goals in therapy is to have your sessions on a regular basis, every week, especially in the beginning. 

The frequency decreases as you begin to integrate insights. Therapy ends when you maintain these insights over time and feel empowered. 

The frequency of sessions can be adjusted according to your budget and your goals. You will discuss these aspects during your first session with your counsellor.

Will my problem be resolved in 3 sessions?

In general, therapy is meant to equip you with solutions that will follow you for the rest of your life, so if you have goals in this regard, know that counseling is not a quick fix. 

That being said, some people are going through an unusual situation or a crisis and want to be accompanied, to have emotional support, during this period. In this case, occasional sessions may be appropriate. This will be another aspect to discuss during your initial session with us.

Here is the list of reasons for consultation for which you can consult a professional in sexology in Quebec.

Part 1: Emotional and relational difficulties

• Emotional dependence
• Difficulty in love
• Body image
• Jealousy
• Lack of confidence or self-esteem
• Communication problems
• Extra-marital relationship, infidelity
• Repetition of patterns
• Separation, divorce, bereavement, break-up
• Stress, performance anxiety
• Intimacy problems
• Domestic violence
• Post-traumatic stress
• Etc.

Part 2: Sexual and relational difficulties related to health

• Pregnancy, infertility, abortion
• Disability
• Impact of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI)
• Illness or surgery that affects sexuality (e.g. arthritis, cancer, diabetes)
• Menopause,
• andropause
• Gynaecological or urological problems
• Puberty, questions about psychosexual development
• Mental health problems, intellectual disabilities
• Etc.

Part 3: Sexual difficulties

• Sexual assault (perpetrator/victim)
• Sexual compulsion
• Disgust with sexuality
• Sexual dependence
• Pain with penetration
• Exhibitionism/showboating
• Fetishism
• Ejaculation disorder
• Erectile dysfunction
• Orgasm Disorder
• Sexual desire disorder
• Sexual identity issues
• Questions about sexual orientation
• Etc.

Therapy is a different process than medical treatment or other services such as a dental clinic or garage, because you are not in a passive mode while the professionals do their work. 

Therapy is not about your provider telling you what to do. Rather, it is an active collaboration between you and your professional. 

Since changing your behaviours is difficult, practice is important. The “homework” is not always specific and does not necessarily include paper and pencil. Rather, it is about practicing with an open mind and without judgment the things suggested and discussed with your practitioner. It is important to stay aware between sessions of the issues and themes being worked on in therapy. 

In other words, what is expected of you is that you actively practice the suggestions of your therapist, because the more invested you are, the more observable the changes will be.

You will pay your practitioner directly, and then request reimbursement from your company with your receipt. 

It is up to you to verify if your insurance covers the Ordre professionnel des sexologues du Québec (OPSQ). 

We are not psychologists, social workers or psychotherapists. 

If your insurance does not cover us, you can put all the bills in your medical expenses when you file your income tax return if you consult a sexologist.