About Erin Davidson, MA, RCC, CST, CHST
Erin has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia, and has extensive training as a Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT and a Certified Holistic Sex Therapist through ISEE. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in the province of British Columbia. Continued education and personal development are of the utmost importance to her, and she is committed to ongoing supervision in the areas of sex therapy, couples therapy, anti-racism and anti-oppressive practices.
She is a white, queer, non-disabled, cisgender woman. Erin is a firm believer in the healing power of community, pleasure, and being kinder to ourselves. She sees herself to be right alongside you on this path of being a human, often writing about her learnings along the way. She has written two books: Break Through the Breakup and Thriving in Non Monogamy An Ethical Slut's Guide: Overcome Jealousy, Enjoy Sex, and Honor Yourself can be found here.APPROACHES IN THERAPY
Holistic Sex Therapy
Attachment-based
Relational Life Therapy and Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
Mindfulness
Internal Family Systems
Anti-oppressive
Trauma-informed
2SLGBTQIA+ affirming, Kink and Poly positive, Sex work positive.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE & DEGREES
Certified Sex Therapist, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
Registered Clinical Counsellor, BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of British Columbia
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS & EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Holistic Sex Therapy Certificate, Institute for Sexuality Education & Enlightenment
Relational Life Therapy Level 1 & 2 (Couples Therapy), Terry Real’s Relational Life Institute
Bader-Pearson Developmental Model Couples Therapy Level 1 & 2 Training, The Good Life Therapy Centre
The Power of Touch: The Beauty of the Sensate Focus Model in the Practice of Sex Therapy, Institute for Sexuality Education & Enlightenment
Becoming an Anti-Racist, Dr. Nathalie Edmond
Clinical Hypnosis Skills for Health Professionals - Level 1, Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Healing the Fragmented Self After Trauma with Dr. Janina Fisher, Therapy Wisdom
Spiritual Activism 101, Rachel Ricketts
AEDP: An Overview from the Ground Up Workshop, Canadian AEDP Society & Institute
Intro to Emotionally Focused Therapy Certificate, Vancouver Couple & Family Institute
Counsellor, Allura Sex Therapy Centre
Counsellor, Willow Women’s Clinic
Counsellor, New Westminster Counselling Centre
Counsellor, Vancouver Community College Counselling Services