Susie Showers Counselling

10/09/2025

thanks for the shoutout Sol Engmann · thérapeute relation d'aide

28/07/2025

28/07/2025

great panel vid with my s*x therapy professor Dr. Markie Twist for anyone supporting clients in the adult industry

Rethinking Pleasure is le Shaw’s new panel series that seats adult-industry leaders, clinicians, academics, activists, and NGOs shoulder-to-shoulder. Togethe...

14/06/2025

"Drinking alcohol and doing drugs should not preclude someone from an autism diagnosis — on the contrary, these should be red flags that something else is going on, and should encourage deeper inquiry."

Drinking can help mask autism, but stereotypes about autistic innocence often keep autistic drinkers from accessing support.

10/06/2025

not therapy! "if someone ghosts you they're just doing you a favour by haunting someone else's peace"

09/06/2025

🌿 Webinar Alert! 🌿
S*xological Vision of Erectile Dysfunction presented by Charles Lehouillier, s*xologist.
Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by your Pelvic and Reproductive Health Division.
📅 Date: June 25th - 7:30 PM Eastern Time
📍 Online
🔗 https://physiotherapy.ca/event/s*xological-vision-of-erectile-dysfunction/

03/06/2025

It’s normal to have different levels of desire. Many couples face mismatches in libido but that doesn’t mean your relationship is broken.

The key isn’t to “fix” anyone. It’s to get curious, have honest conversations, and find ways to stay emotionally and physically connected that work for both of you.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. We’re hosting a Gottman webinar all about intimacy, desire, and connection backed by decades of relationship research.

📩Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4kqwkJx
Can’t attend live? All registered participants receive the full recording.

03/06/2025

sensory icks in your space add up and can contribute to low intimacy - even more likely in neurodivergent dynamics. s3ggs can easily be dysregulating when you are sensitive to light, sound, smells, textures, temperatures, and even time.

28/05/2025

28/05/2025

NEW BLOG: Sensory Sensitivities During Intimacy

"Before you ask the question, "am I a bad partner for not wanting sx enough?" or, "do I want sx too much?" try examining any sensory icks that could be a block between you and your sensual self expression. Below is a rundown of some of the senses and a few common examples of stressful input, as well as suggestions to spark your imagination."

Maybe you’re here because you’re wondering, why doesn’t my partner enjoy s*x? Or, why don’t I get turned on with my partner? The answer might be more simple than you believe, and could be linked to sensory sensitivity. As a relationship therapist with neurodivergent folks I have seen many co...

29/04/2025

I'm proud to announce that this intensive half-day course is full! We set off on Monday and I'm so looking forward to being with everybody in the room. If you were waiting for the right moment to join and missed it, join my newsletter to stay in the loop of future relationship workshops like this. https://tinyurl.com/susieshowers

You asked, we heard you! Embodying Desire in a short, accessible half-day intensive to transform stuck relationship patterns into compassionate connection. Open to individuals, couples, and polycules.
Join us May 5th 12-4pm in the Plateau studio for an intimate workshop (5 spaces left!) integrating somatic techniques with arts therapy and sx therapy approaches. We are certified clinicians who will guide you through exploring erotic desire and intimate connection in a trauma-informed space.
Discover your desires, develop playful communication tools, and build a personal pleasure practice in a creative, supportive environment with tea and snacks, and the studio cat might come say hi.
Apply now to nourish your relationships to yourself and to others. Insurance receipts can be provided.

25/04/2025

One (1) space still open!

You asked, we heard you! Embodying Desire in a short, accessible half-day intensive to transform stuck relationship patterns into compassionate connection. Open to individuals, couples, and polycules.
Join us May 5th 12-4pm in the Plateau studio for an intimate workshop (5 spaces left!) integrating somatic techniques with arts therapy and sx therapy approaches. We are certified clinicians who will guide you through exploring erotic desire and intimate connection in a trauma-informed space.
Discover your desires, develop playful communication tools, and build a personal pleasure practice in a creative, supportive environment with tea and snacks, and the studio cat might come say hi.
Apply now to nourish your relationships to yourself and to others. Insurance receipts can be provided.