About Me

I support clients with a wide range of concerns, including:

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Relationship & Couples Counselling

  • Sex Therapy & Sexual Wellness (ED, PE, DE)

  • Identity, Sexuality, and LGBTQ+ Concerns

  • Trauma & Emotional Regulation

  • Men’s Mental Health

  • Neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism)

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • Eating Disorders

Who I work with:

I support individuals, couples, and those who want to understand themselves more deeply, shift old patterns, and feel more grounded in their relationships, values, and inner world.

If this feels like the support you’ve been looking for, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation. It’s a chance for us to connect, ask questions, and see whether we’re a good fit.

How I work:

Therapy isn’t about changing who you are — it’s about reconnecting with parts of yourself that may have been pushed aside.

Growth often begins in quiet moments of reflection, when you give yourself permission to slow down and listen. Together, we’ll explore the stories that have shaped you, gently untangle what’s holding you back, and create space for new ways of being to take root.

My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based methods, including Sex Therapy, Attachment Science, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT/DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and the Gottman Method.

Specializing in Sex Therapy

I offer specialized support in sex therapy, with advanced training and full certification in the field.

I am currently completing my Sex Therapy Certification through the Sexual Health Alliance and pursuing a PhD in Clinical Sexology at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology, further deepening my expertise in evidence-based, integrative approaches to sexual health and wellbeing.

My areas of specialization include problematic sexual behaviours, compulsive or out-of-control sexual patterns, and kink-aware therapy.

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Professional Development

  • I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist, and Canadian Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver offering online therapy across British Columbia and Ontario.

    • (BC) - Registered Clinical Counsellor (#): 25814

    • (ON) - Registered Psychotherapist (#): 18082

    • (Canada Wide) - Canadian Certified Counsellor (#): 11247052

    • Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Sexology (in progress)

    • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours)

  • “Sex Therapy Certification” 200 hours of education and training in sex therapy, Sexual Health Alliance

    “Treating Disorders of Desire, Arousal, and Orgasm with EMDR” EMDR ATDL 

    “Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)” Envision 

    “Penis Problems: Working with ED, DE, PE/Sex and Gender”

    “Sex & Trauma: Moving Beyond Trauma & Reclaiming Sexuality” Allura Academy for Integrative Sex Therapy 

    “Sex and Couples Therapy” PESI

    “Extended Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Core Skills” Debi

    “Gottman Method Training – Level 1, 2, 3 Practicum” Gottman’s Institute 

    …And more!

    • Sex & Trauma; Reclaiming Sexuality

    • Working with Sexual Concerns (ED, DE, PE, Sex & Gender)

    • OCD/ERP Essentials

    • Eating Disorders & Body Image

    • Understanding First Responder Trauma

    • Autism & Neurodiversity

    • Agricultural Mental Health

    • …And more!

  • PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS 

    12. Jakusik, I., Davies, A., & Brass, J. (2025). Care about access: Public stigma, disability, and access to sexual support: insights for attendant care training programs. Manuscript in review. 

    11. Smith, T., Davies, A., & Brass, J. (2025). Swiping for support: The role of social networking applications in sexual health outreach among queer and trans communities, Sexes, 7(1), 14. https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5118/7/1/14. 

    10. Pasoff, D., Davies, A., Brass, J., Neustifter, O., & Shoshanah, J. (2025). Canine connections: Exploring the interplay between community events and pup-play engagement. Manuscript in press. 

    9. Greensmith, C., Davies, A., Brass, J., & Kelly, S. (2025). Who gets to be an educator? A queer-mad analysis of Ontario’s early childhood education program standard. Manuscript submitted for publication. 

    8. Pasoff, D., Davies, A., Brass, J., Neustifter, O., & Shoshanah, J. (2025). Pup play and psychosexual well-being: A qualitative exploration of kink and mental health. Manuscript submitted to Sexes. 

    7. Brass, J. (2025). When sex feels wrong: Erotic shame and psychosexual development in queer clinical work. Manuscript submitted to the Open Journal of Social Sciences. 

    6. Soud, R., Davies, A., Brass, J., & Jacobs, S. (2025). Addressing gaps in Ontario’s sexual health education: Supporting healthy sexual lives in young adults with disabilities. Sexes, 6(3), 42. https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes6030042. 

    5. Davies, A., Greensmith, C., Brass, J., Esteireiro, K., Jones, C., Clarke, K., Mendonca, V., O’Leary, S., Beaton, J., Bryan, M., Neustifter, O., & Jacobs, S. (2025). Amplifying voices: Disability justice and the future of sexuality education in Ontario. Canadian Journal of Disability Studies, 14(1), 71–92. https://cjds.uwaterloo.ca/index.php/cjds/article/view/1211/1355. 

    4. Davies, A., Rocha, I., Brass, J., O'Leary, S., Shay, B., Mendonca, V., Jacobs, S. (2025). Mental health in Ontario sexuality education: Addressing the current context and further recommendations. Brock Education Journal, 34(1). https://doi.org/10.26522/brocked.v34i1.1139. 

    3. Esteireiro, K. & Brass, J. (2024). More bilingual doctors are needed in Atlantic Canada: Exploring the challenges of practicing healthcare in rural communities and potential solutions. University of Ottawa Journal of Medicine, 7276. https://uottawa.scholarsportal.info/ottawa/index.php/uojm-jmuo/article/view/7276/6135. 

    2. Davies, A., Brass, J., Mendonca, V., O’Leary, S., Bryan, M., & Neustifter, R. (2023). Enhancing comprehensive sexuality education for students with disabilities: Insights from Ontario's educational framework. Sexes, 4(4), 522-535. https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes4040034. 

    1. Brass, J. & Sasso, T. (2021). How you treat me matters: The role of incivility behaviours in close 

    relationships formed between individuals. SURG Journal, 13(1), 1-12. https://journal.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/surg/article/view/6638. 

    CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 

    11. Brass, J. (2026). Synthetic desire: Psychological and relational implications of AI-generated 

    pornography. Poster presentation accepted to the Sexuality and generative AI: Benefits, risks, and paths for action Conference, Montréal, Québec. 

    10. Brass, J. (2026). Intimacy in the fog: Navigating sexuality, consent, and connection through 

    Alzheimer’s disease. Poster presentation accepted to the Sexual Health Alliance Annual Conference, Denver, CO. 

    9. Brass, J. & Esteireiro, K. (2026). Supporting sexual autonomy in Alzheimer’s disease: A clinician’s 

    guide to capacity-sensitive, neuropsychiatric care. Oral talk accepted to the Society for Sex Therapy and Research Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC. 

    7. Brass, J. (2025). Building families through surrogacy: Gay men’s mental health and parenting in the 

    perinatal stage. 60-minute session presented at the Perinatal Mental Health Conference, Virtual. 

    6. Brass, J. (2025). Toward a sexually competent therapist: Theory, training, and the path forward. 

    Poster session accepted to the Canadian Sex Research Conference, Vancouver, BC. 

    5. Martins Mendonca, V., Godes, A., Brass, J., Davies, A. (2025). Not that kind of gay: Queer men’s 

    perceptions of femininity. Poster session presented at the Canadian Sex Research Conference, Vancouver, BC. 

    4. Lau, B., Abreu, E., Singh, N., Venkataraman, T., McParland, A., Zhang, K., Brass, J., & 

    Sluka, D. (2024). Mind over matter: Exploring behavioural responses in pain management during COVID-19. Poster session presented at the 49th Canadian Pain Society Annual Conference, Ottawa, ON. 

    3. Brass, J. & Esteireiro, K. (2022). The integration of inclusion in enhancing 

    neurodevelopmental disorders and clinical understanding. Snapshot session at the 83rd Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference, Calgary, AB. 

    2. Brass, J., Esteireiro, K., Fung, L., Katyal, S., Godes, A., Mastroianni, S. & Abdul, S. 

    (2022). To inject or not inject? Fear of pain versus necessity in COVID-19 needle hesitancy. Poster session at the 83rd Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference, Calgary, AB. 

    1. Brass, J. (2021). Understanding virtual work on employees. Poster session at the 82nd Canadian 

    Psychological Association Annual Conference, Virtual. 

  • I became a counsellor because I’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone feels understood. My goal is to offer that same sense of safety and curiosity that once helped me find my own footing.