Sex
Therapy Calgary
Curio Counselling is a Calgary counselling clinic that provides sex therapy for individuals and couples. Our sex therapists support clients with sexual health concerns, including intimacy challenges, sexual dysfunction, and sexual wellness. Curio Counselling provides sex therapy in a respectful, professional, and supportive environment.
What Are Sexual Health Concerns?
Sexual health concerns refer to any difficulties or challenges in intimate relationships related to sexual behaviour, function, or intimacy that may negatively affect an individual’s well-being , sex lives or relationships. These can include problems with sexual desire, performance, or emotional intimacy.
Common issues include difficulty achieving orgasm, erectile dysfunction, low libido, or discomfort during sex. For many, these concerns can create stress, anxiety, or relationship strain, which is why seeking help from a Calgary sex therapist is an important step towards healing.
Common Sexual Issues
Sexual intimacy issues can arise from various factors such as physical health conditions, emotional struggles, trauma, or relationship problems at anytime during our daily lives. At Curio Counselling, we offer counselling for sexual difficulties tailored to the needs of individuals and couples.
Our therapeutic approach focuses on open communication, understanding emotional connection and physical barriers, and creating a safe space for clients to explore and address their sexual concerns. Through sexual behaviour therapy, we work collaboratively with you to identify the underlying causes and provide solutions that fit your lifestyle and needs.
Some common sexual issues include:
- Low libido or a decrease in sexual interest
- Anorgasmia or difficulty achieving orgasm
- Erectile dysfunction or inability to maintain an erection
- Sexual pain during intercourse
The 4 Categories of Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction is typically classified into four main categories, each of which can disrupt sexual satisfaction and intimacy. By seeking sex therapy, you can work with a specialized therapist to address these dysfunctions and restore intimacy and sexual satisfaction in your life. These categories include:
- Desire Disorders: Refers to a lack or absence of sexual desire or interest. This can be caused by stress, hormonal imbalances, relationship conflicts, or psychological factors like anxiety or depression.
- Orgasm Disorders: Occurs when there is difficulty or inability to reach orgasm, either through sexual activity or manual stimulation. This may be caused by anxiety, medications, or certain health conditions.
- Arousal Disorders: Involves difficulty becoming physically aroused during sexual activity, such as erectile dysfunction in men or difficulty achieving lubrication in women. Medical conditions or emotional stressors often contribute to these challenges.
- Pain Disorders: These refer to pain experienced during sexual intercourse, which may stem from conditions like vaginismus, infections, or psychological factors related to trauma or fear.
The Importance of Sexual Wellness
Sexual health is a fundamental part of overall well-being, and when issues arise in this area, they can affect both physical and mental health. Untreated sexual concerns can lead to anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Whether you’re dealing with sexual dysfunction, low libido, or intimacy challenges, sexual wellness therapy helps you address these issues holistically.
At Curio Counselling, we emphasize that sexual health is just as important as other aspects of wellness, and we work to empower clients to take control of their sexual health through effective sex therapy session.
The Emotional Roots of Sexual Concerns
Many sexual health concerns are deeply intertwined with emotional and psychological issues such as anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem problems. Our sexual health therapists are trained to identify these emotional barriers and address them with evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic therapies.
These approaches help individuals and couples understand the emotional roots of their sexual concerns and develop strategies to overcome them.
Sex Therapy for Individuals and Couples in Calgary
It’s common to wonder whether the challenges you face in your sexual life require professional help. You might benefit from sex therapy if you:
- Experience ongoing anxiety or discomfort about your sexual performance.
- Feel emotional distance from your partner due to unresolved intimacy issues.
- Struggle with a lack of sexual desire or arousal.
- Encounter physical pain or discomfort during sexual activity.
- Find yourself avoiding sex or feeling distressed when thinking about sexual activity.
Can Sex Therapy Help with Trauma?
For some, sexual dysfunction or discomfort may be rooted in past trauma. Curio Counselling offers trauma-informed sexual behaviour therapy that recognizes the sensitive nature of these issues and provides a safe, supportive environment for healing. We work with you at your own pace to resolve trauma and rebuild a positive relationship with intimacy and sexuality.
Sexual Health and Wellness
At Curio Counselling, our focus is not only on solving immediate sexual issues but also on helping clients build long-term sexual wellness. Sexual wellness involves fostering a healthy relationship with your body, your sexual identity, and your partner. We offer love, intimacy, and sex therapy to help couples rebuild connection, improve communication, and strengthen intimacy.
Whether you’re struggling with performance anxiety or issues related to body image, our sex therapists are dedicated to providing the support and guidance you need to feel confident and fulfilled in your sexual relationships.
Couples Sex Therapy
Many sexual issues affect not just individuals but also their relationships. This is where couples sex therapy comes into play. Our therapists work with couples to address the sexual and emotional aspects of intimacy issues, offering tools to enhance sexual satisfaction and relationship harmony.
Through open dialogue and sexual behaviour therapy, couples can learn to overcome challenges such as mismatched sexual desires, communication breakdowns, and the emotional aftermath of sexual dysfunction.
Why Choose Us for Sexual Health Concerns?
- Experienced Sex Therapists: Our highly trained and experienced sex therapists specialize in sexual wellness and relationship counselling.
- Non-Judgmental Space: We provide a safe, welcoming, and confidential environment where you can openly discuss your sexual health concerns without fear of judgement.
- Tailored Treatment Plans: We offer personalized treatment approaches designed to address your unique needs, goals, and relationship dynamics.
- Comprehensive Care: From sexual dysfunction treatment to love and intimacy therapy, we offer a broad range of services to ensure your emotional and sexual well-being is fully supported.
Book a Free,
20 Minute Consultation
Whether you are considering accessing counselling services for the first time, or hoping to find a therapist who is new to you, we want to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible.
That is why we offer a free, no-obligation, 20-minute phone or video consultation with the Calgary therapist of your choice.
Our Calgary Therapists for Sex Therapy
All of our Calgary therapists hold a Master of Counselling degree from an accredited university and are members in good standing with either the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) or the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).
Counselling Rates in Calgary
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Practitioner Type | Session Rate | Best For |
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) | $200 | Affordable Calgary counselling support |
Provisional Psychologist | $230 | Psychologist-led care with added supervisory oversight |
Registered Psychologist | $230 | Full psychologist services and insurance coverage* |
*We are able to direct bill for many companies, but coverage varies by insurance plan — most plans reimburse Registered Psychologists and many also cover CCCs and Provisional Psychologists. Check your benefits or ask us.
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Registered Psychologist Calgary
Our counselling spaces are designed to make you feel comfortable and safe. Upon entering a counselling room, you are welcome to choose whichever seat you would like. Feel free to put your feet up, drape a blanket over yourself, or even lie down.
Sex Therapy Calgary: FAQ
Is sex therapy covered by insurance in Alberta?
Usually, yes. Sex therapy sessions at Curio Counselling with a Registered Psychologist or Registered Provisional Psychologist are typically claimable under "Psychological Services" on Alberta extended health plans such as Alberta Blue Cross, Sun Life, and Manulife. Coverage for sessions with a Canadian Certified Counsellor varies by insurer, so check your plan wording. One thing clients often ask about privacy: your benefits statement shows the provider and service category, not the topic you discussed in session.
How much does sex therapy cost in Calgary?
Sex therapy in Calgary at Curio Counselling costs $200 per hour with a Canadian Certified Counsellor, $230 per hour with a Registered Provisional Psychologist, and $230 per hour with a Registered Psychologist.
- $230/hour - Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
- $230/hour - Registered Provisional Psychologist
- $230/hour - Registered Psychologist
The same rates apply whether you attend individually or as a couple, in person or by video. Every new client starts with a free 20-minute consultation.
What's the difference between a sex therapist and a regular counsellor?
The difference is specialized training: a therapist who works with sexual concerns has focused preparation in the physiological and psychological sides of intimacy, including desire and arousal, sexual pain, performance anxiety, and sexual trauma recovery, on top of general counselling skills. Any registered therapist can discuss relationships; not every therapist is equipped to work directly with sexual function and intimacy. At Curio Counselling in Calgary, sexual concerns work is talk therapy only, and it often runs alongside relationship or individual work because the two are rarely separate.
Do I have to talk about explicit details?
No. You share only what you're comfortable sharing, at your own pace. Much of the work in sex therapy is about your emotional experience, the patterns and mental blocks affecting intimacy, and how you and your partner communicate, not a clinical play-by-play. Your therapist will never push for detail you haven't offered, and sessions are confidential. Many clients are surprised by how quickly the initial awkwardness fades once the conversation starts.
Can therapy help with physical problems like erectile dysfunction or pain during sex?
Yes, because physical sexual concerns almost always have a psychological component: performance anxiety, stress, past experiences, or relationship dynamics that keep the problem going even after medical causes are treated. Therapy addresses that side directly using approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and somatic work. Where a medical assessment is needed, we work alongside your family doctor or pelvic floor physiotherapist rather than replacing them, so the physical and psychological pieces get handled together.
How long does sex therapy take to work?
Many clients notice a reduction in anxiety and shame within 4 to 6 sessions, which is often when communication starts improving too. Concerns rooted in longer-standing patterns, relationship dynamics, or trauma usually need longer-term work, and trauma-informed therapy in particular moves at your pace rather than a fixed schedule. Your therapist will give you a realistic sense of the timeline after your first session, and adjust as things progress.
Should we come as a couple, or do I attend alone?
Either works: Curio Counselling offers sex therapy for individuals and for couples in Calgary, and the right format depends on the concern. Issues like performance anxiety, low desire, or processing past experiences often start individually; mismatched desire, communication breakdowns, and rebuilding intimacy after a rupture usually work best with both partners in the room. Some clients do a mix. If you're unsure, raise it at the consultation, and if the relationship side is the bigger piece, couples counselling can run alongside or instead.
How do I get started with sex therapy at Curio Counselling?
Start with a free, no-obligation 20-minute phone or video consultation with the Calgary therapist of your choice. It's a low-pressure way to make sure the fit feels right before you book a full session, which matters more than usual with a topic this personal. You can read our therapists' bios first, then book online or call 403-243-0303. Sessions are available in person at our Beltline office (1414 8 St SW, Suite 200) or by secure video anywhere in Alberta.
Our Location in Calgary, AB
We are currently accepting new clients however being a good fit is everything in a therapeutic alliance. When you’re ready, please contact us for a free 20-minute phone or video consultation to see if we match your needs and goals.
For any questions you have, you can reach us at 403-243-0303 or message us here.