Sexuality and intimacy counselling in Vaughan
Struggles with intimacy are common, and they are rarely just about sex. In warm, judgment-free sessions, we help you reconnect with yourself or your partner, and rebuild closeness with compassion. In Vaughan and online across Ontario.
Takes 2 minutes. No credit card. No referral needed.
Psychotherapists
supervision
inclusive care
20 minutes
Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed June 2026.
Intimacy is more than physical
Real closeness is built on emotional safety, honest communication and trust. When those parts of a relationship come under strain, intimacy tends to strain with them. The distance you feel is often a signal that something underneath needs attention, not a sign that anything is broken.
Difficulty talking about sex and intimacy is incredibly common. Many of us were never taught the words, or grew up learning to feel shame around the subject. So it makes sense if it feels hard to bring up, even with someone you love and trust.
Counselling gives you a calm, confidential place to explore all of this gently, without shame or blame. We welcome people of every orientation, identity and relationship, and we meet you exactly where you are.
Sexuality and intimacy counselling is warm, evidence-based talk therapy for the emotional and relational side of closeness. It helps you understand what has changed, find the words, and reconnect. It is respectful, judgment-free, and you share only what you choose.
Meet therapists who work with intimacy
Every therapist below is a Registered Psychotherapist experienced in relationship and intimacy work. Watch a short intro, read their profile, or let us match you in your free consultation.
Not sure who fits? Browse all 24+ therapists or let us match you. You can switch anytime, and your file moves with you.
Where closeness gets stuck
Closeness can fade for all kinds of reasons, and none of them mean you are beyond reconnecting. Pick whatever feels closest to home, and see how we would meet it together.
“We share a home and a life, but lately we feel more like roommates than partners.”
Emotional closeness is the foundation of physical intimacy, so we start there.
In sessions we work through this at your pace, with no pressure and no judgment. Talk it through with a therapist, free for 20 minutes.
What we help you work through
Whatever has shifted in your intimacy, you are not the first to bring it here, and it can change. All relationships and orientations are welcome.
What your first session actually looks like
Talking about intimacy can feel daunting before you start. It does not have to be. Your first appointment is a 70-minute initial assessment, and regular sessions run 55 minutes. Here is exactly how that first session tends to go.
Settling in
A warm welcome, a few words on confidentiality, and a clear reminder that you share only what you choose. There is no judgment here, ever.
Understanding what has shifted
Together you look at what feels disconnected, what you would like to rebuild, and the emotional and relational threads underneath it, all at your pace.
A first step toward reconnecting
Your therapist offers a gentle, practical way to start communicating and reconnecting, so you leave with something to build on, not just talk about.
Leaving with a plan
You agree on what you are working toward and one small thing to notice or try before next week.
Warm, inclusive, evidence-based care
Intimacy work is most effective when it tends to both the connection between you and the feelings underneath. Your therapist tailors the approach to you. Sessions are unhurried and paced by you: you decide what to share and when, and there is never any pressure to go further than feels right.
Our therapists provide counselling for the emotional and relational side of sexuality and intimacy. They do not provide medical treatment, so for physical or sexual-health concerns we encourage seeing a physician too, and we are glad to work alongside your medical providers. InnerSight was founded by Svetlana Antonyshyn, RP, on the belief that care should treat the person, not a label. More about our approach.
What sexuality and intimacy counselling costs in Vaughan
No hidden fees and no pressure. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of psychotherapy fees.
Meet a therapist, ask anything, and see if it feels right. No credit card and no obligation.
Most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist. We bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly, and provide receipts for other claims. Your first full appointment is a 70-minute initial assessment at $245.
Intimacy work is often done together. Longer couples sessions give you both room to be heard and to reconnect.
Psychotherapy may also qualify for the medical expense tax credit in Canada. Reduced-fee sessions are $125 for individual therapy and $175 for couples and family therapy, with select supervised therapists in training. Questions about coverage? See our reduced-fee program or call us, we are happy to walk you through it.
Your questions, answered
Is this the same as sex therapy?
We provide counselling for the emotional and relational side of sexuality and intimacy. For medical sexual-health concerns, we encourage seeing a physician too.
Do I need a referral for sexuality counselling in Vaughan?
No referral is needed. You can book a free 20-minute consultation online at psychotherapyclinic.janeapp.com or call (905) 553-9507. Most people have their first full session within a week.
Can I come on my own or do I need a partner?
Either works. We work with individuals and with couples, so you are welcome to come on your own or together.
Is this inclusive of all identities and relationships?
Yes. We are LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome all relationships and orientations. You will be met with respect, whoever you are and however you love.
Will I have to share explicit details?
No. You share only what you are comfortable with, and sessions stay respectful. The work is about understanding and connection, not graphic detail.
Is it available online across Ontario?
Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario, plus in-person sessions in Vaughan, Woodbridge and Barrie. Many people find that talking from home feels more comfortable for this kind of work.
How much does it cost and is it covered?
The first consultation is free for 20 minutes. Individual sessions are $180 for 55 minutes and couples sessions are $280 for 85 minutes. There is no OHIP coverage, but most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist. We bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly.
What happens in the first session?
A relaxed, judgment-free conversation about what feels disconnected and what you would like to rebuild. There is no pressure and no script, just space to be heard.
How is this different from a relationship or sex coach?
A coach typically focuses on techniques and communication scripts. A Registered Psychotherapist works with the emotional and relational roots of intimacy concerns, things like past experiences, body image, trust, or anxiety, alongside practical conversation tools. Many of the same issues show up in both, but therapy goes deeper into why the pattern exists.
Is this about my relationship, or something physical I should see a doctor about?
It can be either or both, and that is completely normal to be unsure about. Registered Psychotherapists do not diagnose or treat medical conditions, so if there is a physical component, we will encourage you to also see your family doctor. We can absolutely help with the emotional, relational, and confidence side, and we are glad to work alongside your physician.
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In-person sessions at three locations, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Evenings and weekends available.
Three steps to reconnect
Book your free consult
Online in 2 minutes or by phone. No referral, no credit card.
Meet your therapist
Talk it through and get matched with the right fit for you.
Reconnect, at your pace
Build closeness, communication and trust, gently and without shame.