Dr. Pega Ren, RCC Sex Therapist
Approachable, sex-positive board certified sex therapist in private practice. LGBT and kink knowledgeable.
Dr. Pega Ren holds a master’s degree in Public Health and a doctorate in sexology. She has been in private practice as a sex therapist and relationship counsellor in Vancouver and Nelson, British Columbia, Canada since 1988.
Pal Manhas, RCC Couples Counsellor and Sex Therapist
Pal Manhas is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Pal Manhas brings over 14 years of experience providing psychotherapy and counselling to diverse individuals and couples. With an extensive training in the areas of relationships, trauma, and sex therapy, Pal’s direct and transparent approach to working with individuals along with her ability to meet individuals where they are at has been helpful in developing a positive working relationship to support change.
Pal provides a high level of support to clients to help them reach their unique goals. She brings an astute ability to apply sound judgement in managing complex cases involving individuals and couples dealing with intrapersonal and interpersonal issues.
Couples and Sex Therapy is a focus for Pal, with 5 years of experience with couples counselling.
” Sometimes things happen in a relationship intentional or unintentional which leads to challenges in different aspects of the relationship: communication, intimacy, maintaining a secure attachment. Relationships can be challenging but they don’t need to be difficult. We will explore how to navigate these challenges in a safe and supportive environment. “
Pal Manhas
Pal focuses on the following areas:
- Desire differences: Everyone has different levels of sexual desire at different times in their lives. These differences can have an impact on the relationship both sexually and for intimacy.
- Sexual play: Kink and bdsm etc- are extensions of play for adults to explore their sexuality- inhibitions experience eroticism in a manner that excites you and your partner.
Training includes:
Pal Manhas received her training at Simon Fraser University attaining a Master of Education in Psychology.
- Intensive Sex Therapy, University of Guelph
Specialized training for the advanced skills for the assessment and treatment of sexual concerns of individuals and couples. With a focus on focus awareness of diverse sexuality and sexual difficulties - Sexual Consent and Communication, Westland Academy of Clinical Sex Therapy
- Traumatic Incident Reduction Therapy
- Gottman Couple Therapy, Clinical Training Level I & II
- Expressive Therapy
Follow