Psychotherapy and sexology services in Montreal

Using a compassionate and caring approach, I will guide you toward finding your sexual, relational, and emotional balance.

About

Nico Sardi

I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a bachelor’s degree in sexology, and a master’s degree in sexology with a specialization in clinical practice. I am also a member of the Ordre professionnel des sexologues du Québec (OPSQ) and hold a license to practice psychotherapy issued by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ). I therefore have the training and skills necessary to guide you toward deep changes in your sexuality.

In our sessions, I use a humanistic and integrative therapeutic approach — centered on the individual and the relationship. Your experience and how you relate to it, as well as what happens during therapy, will therefore be key factors in the therapeutic process.

Here are some of my professional interests that inform my approach as a therapist:

• The relationship between neuroscience, emotional regulation, and psychotherapy
• Meditative practices and mindfulness
• The trans-affirmative approach and transfeminist theories
• Existential issues and the pursuit of meaning
• Anti-oppressive and intersectional approaches to mental health

Services

I provide psychotherapy sessions in Montreal (Charlevoix metro station). Mondays and Tuesdays during the day. My services are available on an individual basis to young adults and adults in French or English.

Rates (with receipts issued for insurance purposes): $125 per 50-minute session

• A few spots available at a reduced rate ($80 per session) for trans individuals with an annual income of less than $30,000.
  (Please note that I am unable to write letters of recommendation for gender affirmation surgeries.)

• A few spots available for IVAC program mandates at a cost of $30 per session.

Sexology

Sexology is a field of scientific study and intervention that considers sexuality to be an integral part of human identity and a pillar of overall health. This allows us to address a wide range of issues through the lens of your sexuality, all at your own pace. There are many reasons for seeking sexology consultations, including but not limited to:

• Relationship difficulties and intimacy issues
• Exploration and experience of gender and sexual orientation
• Exploration and experience of sexual fantasies and eroticism
• Trauma related to or impacting sexuality
• Medical conditions related to or impacting sexuality
• Issues of self-esteem or body image related to or impacting sexuality
• Psychological issues surrounding sexual health
• Pain during sexual activity
• Erectile and ejaculatory difficulties
• Loss, decrease, or absence of desire
• Sexual behaviors experienced as impulsive, compulsive, or addictive

The process

Psychotherapy is a process of psychological change that requires investment and active commitment on your part. If you wish to begin treatment with me, here are the steps you can expect.

1. Initial contact – once you have expressed your interest, we will schedule a 10-15 minute call to briefly get to know each other, confirm your reason for seeking counseling, and schedule an initial meeting at my office.

2. Assessment – The first few sessions (1 to 3) will be dedicated to assessing your situation, after which we will develop an understanding of your issues and determine therapeutic goals together.

3. Treatment – The rest of the process will be dedicated to psychotherapeutic treatment, during which I will guide you toward your goals using the content you bring to the sessions.

My commitments

Here are the principles I am committed to upholding in my practice.

• Welcome you in a calm, respectful, and confidential environment.
• Be there for you to the best of my ability in terms of presence and regulation.
• Stay at the cutting edge of knowledge in therapeutic effectiveness.
• Engage in a process of regular clinical supervision and various professional development activities.
• Strictly adhere to my code of ethics.

Contact

For more information or to schedule an initial appointment, you can contact me directly at my professional email address at nico.sexo@outlook.com or at my professional phone number (438) 388-1920. The contact form below is also an option available to you.

I look forward to meeting you!