What is BDSM, Kink + Fetish Counselling?

• Clear and open communication about sexual arousal, desires, boundaries, interests and fantasies
• Clarifying misunderstandings, breaches of trust and conflict
• Navigating risk-aware and consensual kink principles and negotiating consent in ways that are mutually satisfying
• Shame and stigma surrounding kink, BDSM or fetish practices
• Difficulties with accepting and embracing sexual arousals or desires
• Challenges where sexual arousal is impossible without a specific object, body part, material, sensation or situation
• Finding compatible partners, exploring the dating scene and establishing connections with individuals who are open to Kink, BDSM, or Fetish dynamics
• Processing the emotional and psychological impacts of power dynamics – like guilt, shame, self-doubt, fear or vulnerability
• Time management, negotiation and integrating Kink, BDSM or Fetish into daily life
• Finding knowledgeable and supportive resources or communities, including health care providers

1. At Bliss, we believe your counselling should be as unique as you are. We’ll begin by getting you matched with a knowledgeable therapist you feel safe opening up to.
2. Then, you’ll get started with your initial session. During this appointment (virtual or in-person), you’ll share your sexual interests and the challenges you’re encountering with your therapist. You’ll leave with a better sense of your sexual preferences and goals for therapy.
3. From here, you and your therapist will co-create a custom path for how you may navigate relationship and power dynamics, improve communication or establish clear boundaries and consent. With an understanding expert by your side, you’ll learn how to find compatible partners, supportive resources, and fulfilling connections!
4. Sometimes, talking about BDSM, Kink and Fetishes can activate past traumas or have an emotional impact. You may be encouraged to address and process these challenges, or provided with tools and techniques, to manage activating and unresolved issues that arise. Your therapist will work with you to create a safe space for personal understanding and self-empowerment!

You deserve to feel in control, while exploring your limits and interests! Let’s start today – a Bliss therapist is here and ready to help you get going. Simply fill out the form below to book your initial session.